Punctilio definition
A fine point of etiquette.
noun
Precise observance of formalities.
noun
A nice point of conduct, ceremony, etc.
noun
Observance of petty formalities.
noun
A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure. Strictness in observance of formalities.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
punctilio
Plural:
punctiliosOrigin of punctilio
- Obsolete Italian punctiglio from Spanish puntillo diminutive of punto point from Latin pūnctum from neuter past participle of pungere to prick peuk- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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