Punctual

Word PUNCTUAL
Character 8
Hyphenation punc tu al
Pronunciations /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Punctual"

What do we mean by punctual?

Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt. adjective

Paid or accomplished at or by the appointed time. adjective

Precise; exact. adjective

Confined to or having the nature of a point in space. adjective

Of, related to, or being the verbal aspect that expresses momentary action or action considered as having no temporal duration. adjective

Consisting of a point; being a point.

Exact; precise; nice.

Exact or prompt in action or in the observance of time, the keeping of appointments, engagements, etc.

Prompt; at the exact or stipulated time: as, punctual payment.

Consisting in a point; limited to a point; unextended. adjective

Observant of nice points; punctilious; precise. adjective

Appearing or done at, or adhering exactly to, a regular or an appointed time; precise; prompt. adjective

Prompt or on time adjective

Existing as a point or series of points adjective

Expressing momentary action that has no duration adjective

Acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed adjective

Prompt; on time.

Existing as a point or series of points

Expressing momentary action that has no duration

(Euro-English) Periodic; occasional.

Observing trivial points; punctilious.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Punctual

The word "punctual" in example sentences

View image of page you know, to be punctual, is my motto in all things, the principle, the life-habit whose influence is to modify and control my actions, and which I trust is even now almost indispensable. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The trouble with being punctual is that nobody’s there to appreciate it. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Roxana has always made her payments on time, which explains why she is known as a punctual and responsible person. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The average time to travel from Point Fortin to San Fernando, and vice versa, is approximately two hours in traffic, if the bus is punctual, which is highly unlikely. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They were compassionate, punctual which is a big deal to me, professional and articulate. ❋ Hollye Harrington Jacobs (2011)

People who have no inclination of the word "punctual" piss me off too. ❋ Jaimewolf (2004)

I will either call for you at the theatre, at any time you name, or send for you, "punctual," and have you brought down. ❋ Charles Dickens (1841)

a historically contingent, perhaps altogether arbitrary construct realized vicariously through the aggregate effort of so many self-interested, "punctual" selves — each singular agent understanding his or her project within a world conceived as a value-neutral tabula rasa for an entrepreneurial intelligence. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They want their own priest – a quiet man, humble and punctual. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although I have adjusted to people not being punctual, my business partner is a "pocho" (a Mexican who goes to the US and can't readjust to Mexico when he returns) My solution for him was the same one I used with my ex-wife. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"It is more convenient, more punctual and has a better safety record." ❋ Jan McGirk (2011)

Be punctual, and have as many pages ready to go as possible. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Punctuality pleases the Cardinal – and Raimon is always punctual. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They actually give good, smiling service, almost punctual actually. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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