punctuality

[ puhngk-choo-al-i-tee ]

/ ˌpʌŋk tʃuˈæl ɪ 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

Words nearby punctuality

punctation, punctiform, punctilio, punctilious, punctual, punctuality, punctuate, punctuated equilibrium, punctuation, punctuationalism, punctuation mark

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Over the summer, he impressed current NBA players with his love for hard work and, oddly enough, with his punctuality.
Shaq, Year One|Charles P. Pierce|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Courtesy, kindness, and punctuality: the old Trot was adept at all the old bourgeois virtues.
Christopher Hitchens: A Young Contrarian Salutes Him|Max McGuinness|December 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST
They make no such time as is currently reported on our side, and are by no means reliable for punctuality.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
Punctuality is a mark of politeness, if your invitation states the hour at which your hostess will be ready to welcome you.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley

The great reason for this was the want of punctuality in the payment of rates and taxes, and the partiality shown by collectors.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
By the punctuality of my replies, and the beauty of my hand-writing, judge what a fine conscience I must have!
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
Legibility is the politeness of men of letters, as punctuality of kings and beggars.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson

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noun

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