punctilio
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure.
- (countable, uncountable) Strictness in observance of formalities.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ/
Etymology
From Italian puntiglio, or Spanish puntillo, diminutive from Latin pūnctum (“point”).
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