punctuality

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being punctual; especially, adherence to the exact time of an engagement; exactness.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

promptness timeliness fidelity velocity accuracy detail preparation precision routine attendance adherence dispatch assurance regularity readiness
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Antonyms

tardiness error delay timing chaos adultery
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Hypernyms

timing

Related terms

point punctuation punctuate punctilious punctual

Phrases with the word

lack of punctuality his punctuality punctuality-associated

Examples

Punctuality is the virtue of the bored. Evelyn Waugh

Few things tend more to alienate friendship than a want of punctuality in our engagements. I have known the breach of a promise to dine or sup to break up more than one intimacy. William Hazlitt

When steam first began to pump and wheels go round at so many revolutions per minute, what are called business habits were intended to make the life of man run in harmony with the steam engine, and his movement rival the train in punctuality. George William Russell

Punctuality is the politeness of princes. French Proverb

Punctuality is the politeness of kings. Hungarian Proverb

Punctuality is the sole of business. French Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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