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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

punctuality

puhngkt-yuu-A-luh-tee

Punctuality (noun) means the quality of arriving or doing things at the correct, expected time. Example: “His punctuality impressed the interviewer.”

noun
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The quality of arriving or doing things at the correct, expected time.
"His punctuality impressed the interviewer."

How to use punctuality

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing on time, as a habit or quality.

Common pairings
a reputation for punctuality

Word forms

punctualities plural

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What does “punctuality” mean?

The word “punctuality” means the quality of arriving or doing things at the correct, expected time. In plain terms, being on time, as a habit or quality.

How do you pronounce “punctuality”?

“Punctuality” is pronounced puhngkt-yuu-A-luh-tee (/ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/ in IPA).

How do you use “punctuality” in a sentence?

Here is “punctuality” used in a sentence: “His punctuality impressed the interviewer.”

What is the opposite of “punctuality”?

The opposite of “punctuality” — its antonyms — are earliness, lateness and untimeliness.

What part of speech is “punctuality”?

“Punctuality” is a noun.

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