punctual

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ or /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ or /ˈpʌŋtʃuəl/

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Adjective

Positive punctual

Comparative more punctual

Superlative most punctual

1. If you are punctual, you generally do things on time, not late.
   • Synonyms: prompt and timely
   • Antonym: late

   Bobbie, always punctual, walked into the restaurant at exactly 7:00.

   We find that workers with young children tend to be less punctual than those without children.