/punˈtwal/
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Translation
punctual, on time
Word origin
From Medieval Latin punctualis, from Latin punctum ('point'), the past participle of pungere ('to prick'). The sense moved from 'to the point' to 'exact in time'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- punctum
- English cognates
- point, punctual
Grammar
Masc pluralpuntuales
Examples
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She is a very punctual person and never arrives late.
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The train was on time and left at eight o'clock sharp.
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Be on time, the meeting starts at nine!
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The guests were punctual: they all arrived at the same time.
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Do you think you will be on time tomorrow morning?
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