opportunistically

Variant of opportunistic

opportunistic definition

op·por·tun·is·tic (äp′ər to̵̅o̅ nis′tik, -tyo̵̅o̅-)

adjective

  1. of or characterized by opportunism
  2. ☆ designating or of an infection or disease caused by a microorganism (opportunistic microorganism) that is normally not virulent but that can cause a serious condition in those with a weakened immune system

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