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punctual

Syllabification: (punc·tu·al)
Pronunciation: /ˈpəNGkCHo͞oəl/
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Definition of punctual

adjective

  • happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time:he’s the sort of man who’s always punctual
  • Grammar denoting or relating to an action that takes place at a particular point in time. Contrasted with durative.

Derivatives

punctuality

Pronunciation: /ˌpəNGkCHo͞oˈalitē/
noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from medieval Latin punctualis, from Latin punctum 'a point'

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