punctilio

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Strictness in observance of formalities.

Translations

pointille

titizlik

σχολαστικότητα

ακριβολογία

αυστηρά τυπικότης

التمسك بالرسميات

merasim düşkünüğü

αυστηρά τυπικότητα

Pronounced as (IPA)
/pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ/
Etymology

From Italian puntiglio, or Spanish puntillo, diminutive from Latin pūnctum (“point”).

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