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punctual

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/

The English word “punctual” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
  2. Of a person, acting at the appointed time.
  3. Existing as a point or series of points.
  4. Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
  5. Periodic; occasional.
  6. Observing trivial points; punctilious.

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin pūnctuālis (“relating to a point”), from Late Latin pūnctus (“point”) + -ālis (adjective suffix).

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