punctual[adjective]Synonyms: on time, exact, on the dot, precise, prompt, timely
Antonyms: unpunctual
Contrasted words: late, tardy
Related Idioms: on the dot, on time
Related Words: quick,
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punc‧tu‧al /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
adjective formal[
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Medieval Latin;
Origin: punctualis, from Latin punctum; ⇒ point1]
arriving, happening, or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged
Synonym : on time:
She’s always very punctual for appointments. the punctual payment of invoices—punctually adverb—punctuality /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈæləti, ˌpʌŋktʃuˈælɪti/
noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲