punctually

Meanings

• adjective

  adhering exactly and strictly to a time limit or schedule

  - "He is always punctually on time for appointments."
  - "The train runs punctually according to the schedule."

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Synonyms

on schedule , promptly , timely , accurately , just , slap bang

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with punctually
junctively , punctiliously , functionally

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Homonyms

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1. punctual (en) : adhering exactly and strictly to a time limit or schedule
   

2. punctual (es) : precise, accurate
   

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Homophones

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1. puncture (en) : to make a hole in
   

2. punctuation (en) : the use of symbols to mark the division between parts of speech, to clarify relationships between constituents of a language, or to indicate intonation
   

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Variants

List of all variants of punctually that leads to same result
punctual , punctualities , punctuality , punctually

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Forms

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punctually (adverb), punctually (adjective)

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'punctus' meaning 'dot' or 'point'; referring to being 'on the dot' or 'on point' in terms of time

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the world's most punctual train is the Swiss Federal Railways' Chur to Disentis Express, which arrives at its destination 1 second early on average?

2. The term 'punctual' comes from the Latin word 'punctus', which means 'dot'.

3. In ancient Rome, a 'punctus' was a small mark used to indicate the end of a line of text.

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Related Concepts

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1. punctuality: the quality or state of being punctual; adhering exactly and strictly to a time limit or schedule

2. reliability: the quality or state of being able to be trusted to perform or deliver expected results consistently

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Culture

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In literature, punctuality is often used as a metaphor for reliability and respect for others' time. For instance, in Jane Austen's novels, characters who are punctual are generally considered virtuous and dependable.

How to Memorize "punctually"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with the hands pointing exactly to the numbers, representing punctuality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'punctual' with the image of a clock or a person being on time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-U-N-C-T-U-A-L' to remember that punctuality means 'Precise, Understanding, Notable, Consistent, Timely, Useful, Acceptable, and Loyal'.

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