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punctually

 

[ ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.ə.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

punctuality

In a punctual manner; on time.

Synonyms

on time, promptly, timely

Examples of usage

  • She always arrives punctually for meetings.
  • The train departed punctually at 9:00 AM.

Translations

Translations of the word "punctually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontualmente

🇮🇳 समय पर

🇩🇪 pünktlich

🇮🇩 tepat waktu

🇺🇦 вчасно

🇵🇱 punktualnie

🇯🇵 時間通りに (じかんどおりに)

🇫🇷 ponctuellement

🇪🇸 puntualmente

🇹🇷 dakik

🇰🇷 시간에 맞춰 (시간에 맞게)

🇸🇦 في الوقت المحدد

🇨🇿 přesně

🇸🇰 presne

🇨🇳 准时

🇸🇮 točno

🇮🇸 á réttum tíma

🇰🇿 уақытында

🇬🇪 ზუსტად

🇦🇿 dəqiq

🇲🇽 puntualmente

Etymology

The word 'punctually' is derived from the Latin word 'punctualis', which means 'pertaining to a point'. The concept of punctuality has been valued throughout history, as it is seen as a sign of respect for others' time and a mark of professionalism. Being punctual is often associated with efficiency and reliability in various cultures and societies.

See also: punctiliousness, punctuality, unpunctuality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,987, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.