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punctually

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Main Entry:
punc·tu·al Listen to the pronunciation of punctual
Pronunciation:
\ˈpəŋk-chə-wəl, -chəl\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, having a sharp point, from Medieval Latin punctualis of a point, from Latin punctus pricking, point, from pungere to prick — more at pungent
Date:
1675
: being on time : prompt
— punc·tu·al·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of punctuality \ˌpəŋk-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē\ noun
— punc·tu·al·ly Listen to the pronunciation of punctually \ˈpəŋk-chə-wə-lē, -chə-lē\ adverb
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