Punctuality Meaning
/pʌŋktjʊˈæləti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being punctual
Sentence Examples
In Europe and America, people regard punctuality as a matter of course.
In Europe, people regard punctuality as a matter of course.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The boss rewarded the employee for her consistent ____ to work every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His reputation for ____ made him a trusted employee who clients knew would always be on time.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English punctual Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English punctuality From punctual + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"You were punctual to your appointment: punctuality is the first of virtues, and a sign of pretty behaviour in a young man. I foresee that you will succeed!"
— 1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “Alteration”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 23:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The boss rewarded the employee for her consistent ____ to work every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His reputation for ____ made him a trusted employee who clients knew would always be on time.