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punctuality

[ puhngk-choo-al-i-tee ]
/ ˌpÊŒĆ‹k tʃuˈÊl ÉȘ ti /
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noun
the quality or state of being punctual.
strict observance in keeping engagements; promptness.
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Origin of punctuality

First recorded in 1610–20; punctual + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM punctuality

un·punc·tu·al·i·ty, noun
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