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View usage for: (pʌŋktʃuəl) adjectiveIf you are punctual, you do something or arrive somewhere at the right time and are not late. He's always very punctual. I'll see if he's here yet. Synonyms: on time, timely, early, prompt More Synonyms of punctual punctually adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] My guest arrived punctually. Synonyms: promptly, exactly, dead on, sharp More Synonyms of punctual punctuality (pʌŋktʃuælɪti) uncountable noun I'll have to have a word with them about punctuality. Synonyms: promptness, readiness, regularity, promptitude More Synonyms of punctual punctual in British English (ˈpʌŋktjʊəl) adjective1. arriving or taking place at an arranged time; prompt 2. (of a person) having the characteristic of always keeping to arranged times, as for appointments, meetings, etc 3. obsolete precise; exact; apposite 4. mathematics consisting of or confined to a point in space Derived forms punctuality (ˌpunctuˈality) noun punctually (ˈpunctually) adverb Word origin C14: from Medieval Latin punctuālis concerning detail, from Latin punctum point punctual in American English (ˈpʌŋktʃuəl) adjective1. of, like, or drawn into a single point 2. carefully observant of an appointed time; on time; prompt Derived forms punctuality (ˌpunctuˈality) (ˈpʌŋktʃuˈæləti) noun punctually (ˈpunctually) adverb punctualness (ˈpunctualness) noun Word origin ME < ML punctualis < L punctus, a point Examples of 'punctual' in a sentencepunctual In other languagespunctual British English: punctual / ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ ADJECTIVE Someone who is punctual arrives somewhere or does something at the right time and is not late. He's always very punctual. - American English: punctual
- Arabic: دَقِيق
- Brazilian Portuguese: pontual
- Chinese: 准时的
- Croatian: točan
- Czech: dochvilný
- Danish: punktlig
- Dutch: punctueel
- European Spanish: puntual
- Finnish: täsmällinen
- French: ponctuel
- German: pünktlich
- Greek: συνεπής χρονικά
- Italian: puntuale
- Japanese: 時間厳守の
- Korean: 시간을 엄수하는
- Norwegian: punktlig
- Polish: punktualny
- European Portuguese: pontual
- Romanian: punctual
- Russian: пунктуальный
- Latin American Spanish: puntual
- Swedish: punktlig
- Thai: ที่ตรงต่อเวลา
- Turkish: zamanında
- Ukrainian: пунктуальний
- Vietnamese: đúng giờ
Chinese translation of 'punctual' adj -
准(準)时(時)的 (zhǔnshí de)
Definition arriving or taking place at an arranged time He's always very punctual. I'll see if he's here yet. Synonyms Opposites late , behind , delayed , overdue , belated , tardy , unpunctual , behindhand Additional synonymsDefinition occurring or arriving before the correct or expected time I decided to take early retirement. Synonyms premature, forward, advanced, untimely, unseasonableDefinition precise, as opposed to approximate She is very punctual and very exact in her duties. Synonyms meticulous, severe, careful, strict, exacting, precise, rigorous, painstaking, scrupulous, methodical, punctilious (formal) We always make sure we're home in good time for the programme. Synonyms on time, early, ahead of schedule, ahead of time, with time to spare Additional synonymsDefinition strict in observing rules or standards They speak very precise English. Synonyms strict, particular, exact, nice, formal, careful, stiff, rigid, meticulous, inflexible, scrupulous, fastidious, prim, puritanical, finicky, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition done without delay an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment Synonyms immediate, quick, rapid, instant, timely, early, swift, on time, speedy, instantaneous, punctual, pdq (slang), unhesitatingDefinition (of a meaning) exact the strictest sense of the word Synonyms exact, accurate, precise, close, true, particular, religious, faithful, meticulous, scrupulousDefinition at the right or an appropriate time These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists. Synonyms opportune (formal), appropriate, well-timed, prompt, suitable, convenient, at the right time, judicious, punctual, propitious, seasonable |