Punctually: meaning, definitions and examples
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punctually
[ ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.ə.li ]
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
Word origin
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.
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- 22984 pert
- 22985 geophysics
- 22986 expository
- 22987 punctually
- 22988 unperturbed
- 22989 disrepute
- 22990 diatom
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