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How do you spell Opportunity?

Correct spelling

opportunity

Two P's. OP + PORT + UNITY.

Why is opportunity spelled this way?

Two P's. The word means a favorable opening, from Latin ob (toward) + portus (port). Opportunity literally means heading toward a port — a safe harbor.

Common misspellings of opportunity

oportunityoppurtunityoppertunityopportuniy

Example

This is a great opportunity for growth.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell opportunity?+
The correct spelling is "opportunity". Two P's. OP + PORT + UNITY.
Is it oportunity or opportunity?+
The correct spelling is "opportunity", not "oportunity". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.

Other commonly misspelled words

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