Definition of PUNCTUAL

punctual

Meanings

Adjective

  • acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
    • "she expected guests to be punctual at meals"
    • "he is not a particularly punctual person"
    • "punctual payment"

Adj

  • Prompt; on time.
  • Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
  • Prompt; on time.
  • Of a person, acting at the appointed time.
  • Existing as a point or series of points.
  • Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
  • Periodic; occasional.
  • Observing trivial points; punctilious.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin pūnctuālis (“relating to a point”), from Late Latin pūnctus (“point”) + -ālis (adjective suffix).

Synonyms

in time, on time, prompt, punctual, seasonable, timely

Scrabble Score: 12

punctual is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
punctual is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
punctual is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

punctual is a valid Words With Friends word