punctual

Meaning

  1. Prompt; on time.
  2. Prompt; on time.
  3. Existing as a point or series of points.
  4. Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
  5. (nonstandard) Periodic; occasional.
  6. (dated) Observing trivial points; punctilious.

Synonyms

accurate
C1
prompt
C2
exact
B1
on time
precise
C1
regular
B1
timely
20k
correct
B1
thorough
C1
fastidious
44k
steady
B2
frugal
32k
in time
just
A1
methodical
25k
meticulous
C2
neat
B2
on the button

on-time

periodic
25k
punctilious
punctuality
24k
quick
A2
rapid
C1
right
A1
strict
C1
swift
C1
true
A1
veracious
dead-on
thoro
proper
B1
authentic
C1
betimes
careful
A2
definite
C1
definitive
C2
even
A1
exacting
37k
explicit
C2
fast
A2
fleet
B2
Translations

ponctuel
puntual
pünktlich
pontual
puntuale
accuraat
nauwkeurig
nauwgezet
exact
stipt
akkurat
zorgvuldig
puntual
prompt
Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/
Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin pūnctuālis (“relating to a point”), from Late Latin pūnctus (“point”) + -ālis (adjective suffix).

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