Punctual

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

Definitions of punctual

adjective describing someone or something that is on time or prompt

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is always punctual for our meetings.

A2 She made sure to arrive punctual for the job interview.

B1 It is important to be punctual for appointments in order to show respect for others' time.

B2 The punctual arrival of the train was a relief for the commuters.

C1 His punctual attendance at every meeting earned him the reputation of being reliable and responsible.

C2 The CEO was known for being extremely punctual, never keeping anyone waiting.

Examples of punctual in a Sentence

formal It is important to be punctual for all business meetings.

informal Make sure you're on time for the party, being punctual is key.

slang Dude, you gotta be on point and punctual for the concert.

figurative Being punctual in life is like being on time for your own success.

Grammatical Forms of punctual

• past tense: punctuated
• plural: punctuals
• comparative: more punctual
• superlative: most punctual
• present tense: punctuates
• future tense: will punctuate
• perfect tense: has punctuated
• continuous tense: is punctuating
• singular: punctual
• positive degree: punctual
• infinitive: to punctuate
• gerund: punctuating
• participle: punctuating

Origin and Evolution of punctual

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'punctual' originated from the Latin word 'punctualis', which means 'pertaining to a point'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'punctual' was used to describe something that was precise or on time. Over time, it has come to be commonly used to describe someone who is consistently on time or prompt in their actions.