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punctuality

nounfeminine/põ.tu.ɐ.li.ˈða.ðɨ/medium

pon·tu·a·li·da·de

Definition

The quality or habit of being on time; the fact or habit of arriving or happening at the appointed time.
Punctuality is considered a virtue in many cultures.
His British punctuality is legendary.
Common collocations
punctuality is keyBritish punctualitylack of punctuality

Etymology

Do latim 'punctualitas, -atis', derivado de 'punctum' (ponto).

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