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punctual

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ / /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ / /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/

adj

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

  1. Prompt; on time.
  2. Prompt; on time.

    Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.

  3. Existing as a point or series of points.
  4. Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
  5. Periodic; occasional.

    The management of the above mentioned feed sectors is subject to close co-operation with the Member States through […] punctual expert groups meetings where appropriate.

  6. Observing trivial points; punctilious.