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punctilio
punc·til·i·o P0660400 (pŭngk-tĭl′ē-ō′)n. pl. punc·til·i·os 1. A fine point of etiquette.2. Precise observance of formalities.
[Obsolete Italian punctiglio, from Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto, point, from Latin pūnctum, from neuter past participle of pungere, to prick; see peuk- in Indo-European roots.]punctilio (pʌŋkˈtɪlɪˌəʊ) n, pl -os1. strict attention to minute points of etiquette2. a petty formality or fine point of etiquette[C16: from Italian puntiglio small point, from punto point, from Latin punctum point]punc•til•i•o (pʌŋkˈtɪl iˌoʊ)
n., pl. -til•i•os. 1. a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure. 2. strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities. [1590–1600; alter. of Italian puntiglio < Sp puntillo, diminutive of punto < Latin pūnctum point] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | punctilio - a fine point of etiquette or petty formalityetiquette - rules governing socially acceptable behavior | | 2. | punctilio - strict observance of formalitieshonoring, observance - conformity with law or custom or practice etc. |
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punctilioenUS
Related to punctilio: perseverance, malevolence, amid, excoriateWords related to punctilionoun a fine point of etiquette or petty formalityRelated Wordsnoun strict observance of formalitiesRelated Words |