Punctual Meaning
/ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPrompt; on time.
adjPrompt; on time., Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
Sentence Examples
I expect you to be punctual.
In the first place, you should be punctual.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ employee always arrives exactly at the start time, never late.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She was always ____ and arrived at every meeting at least five minutes before the scheduled time.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Medieval Latin pūnctuālis (“relating to a point”), from Late Latin pūnctus (“point”) + -ālis (adjective suffix).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ employee always arrives exactly at the start time, never late.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She was always ____ and arrived at every meeting at least five minutes before the scheduled time.