Seasonable \Sea"son*a*ble\, a. Occurring in good time, in due season, or in proper time for the purpose; suitable to the season; opportune; timely; as, a seasonable supply of rain. Mercy is seasonable in the time of affliction. --Ecclus. xxxv. 20. -- {Sea"son*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Sea"son*a*bly}, adv.
seasonableness n : being at the right time [syn: {timeliness}] [ant: {unseasonableness}, {unseasonableness}]