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punctual definition

punc·tual (puŋk′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

  1. of, like, or drawn into a single point
  2. carefully observant of an appointed time; on time; prompt
  3. Archaic punctilious

Etymology: ME < ML punctualis < L punctus, a point

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