punctuality

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

Etymology

From punctual + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

promptness

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
timing
Opposite (antonyms)
tardiness

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