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Vinony

punctuality

noun

  1. ability to complete a task on time
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /pʌŋktjʊˈæləti/ / /pʌŋtjʊˈæləti/ / /ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English punctual Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English punctuality From punctual + -ity.

  1. The state of being punctual

    “You were punctual to your appointment: punctuality is the first of virtues, and a sign of pretty behaviour in a young man. I foresee that you will succeed!”