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View usage for: punctilio in British English (pʌŋkˈtɪlɪˌəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -os1. strict attention to minute points of etiquette 2. a petty formality or fine point of etiquette Word origin C16: from Italian puntiglio small point, from punto point, from Latin punctum point punctilio in American English (pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ) nounWord forms: plural puncˈtiliˌos1. a nice point of conduct, ceremony, etc. 2. observance of petty formalities Word origin altered (infl. by L) < Sp puntillo or It puntiglio, dim. of punto < L punctum, a point Examples of 'punctilio' in a sentencepunctilio Synonyms of 'punctilio'meticulousness, precision, particularity, exactitude fine point, particular, convention, distinction More Synonyms of punctilio Synonyms meticulousness strictness scrupulousness punctiliousness finickiness Synonyms fine point particular distinction Additional synonymsDefinition an accepted rule or method a social convention Synonyms custom, practice, tradition, code, usage, protocol, formality, etiquette, propriety, kawa (New Zealand), tikanga (New Zealand), ruleDefinition refinement of feeling, manner, or appreciation He played with a superb delicacy of touch. Synonyms lightness, accuracy, precision, elegance, sensibility, purity, subtlety, refinement, finesse, nicety, fineness, exquisiteness Definition the quality of being exact the care and exactitude with which the research has been executed Synonyms precision, truth, accuracy, correctness, rigour, regularity, veracity, faithfulness, orderliness, strictness, carefulness, scrupulousness, promptitude, preciseness, faultlessness, rigorousness, painstakingness, unequivocalness - punch-drunk
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Additional synonymsDefinition strict observance of ceremony Her formality and seriousness amused him. Synonyms correctness, seriousness, decorum, ceremoniousness, protocol, etiquette, politesse, p's and q's, punctilioDefinition a refinement or delicacy We have dealt with all the legal niceties. Synonyms fine point, distinction, subtlety, nuance, refinement, minutiae, delicacyDefinition great attentiveness to detail The essence of good fiction is its particularity. Synonyms meticulousness, detail, accuracy, precision, thoroughness, fastidiousness, fussiness, carefulness, choosiness (informal) Definition the quality of being precise The interior is planned with meticulous precision. Synonyms exactness, care, accuracy, fidelity, correctness, rigour, nicety, particularity, exactitude, meticulousness, definiteness, dotting the i's and crossing the t's, preciseness Definition a subtle point or distinction the refinements of the game Synonyms subtlety, nuance, nicety, fine point |