Punctual Definition

pŭngkcho͝o-əl
adjective
Of, like, or drawn into a single point.
Webster's New World
Carefully observant of an appointed time; on time; prompt.
Webster's New World
Paid or accomplished at or by the appointed time.
American Heritage
Precise; exact.
American Heritage

Punctilious.

Webster's New World
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Origin of Punctual

  • Middle English sharp-pointed from Medieval Latin pūnctuālis from Latin pūnctum point from neuter past participle of pungere to prick pungent

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Punctual Sentence Examples

  • He was as punctual as midnight.

  • He was a faithful friend and remarkable for his punctual attendance.

  • Applying this " synechological view " to the supposed inclusion of soul in soul, he deduced the conclusion that, as here the nature of one's soul is to unite one's little body, so hereafter its essence will be to unite a greater body, while God's spirit unites the whole world by His omnipresence; and he pertinently asked, in opposition to the " punctual " view, whether God's soul is centred in a point.

  • He was fond of gaiety and of sport; but neither ever turned him away from the punctual and laborious discharge of his royal duties.

  • He was always punctual.

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Words Starting With

PPUPUN

Words Ending With

LALUAL

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Words Starting With P and Ending With L

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With P8 Letter Words Ending With L