Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time: Occurring at a definite and particular point in time.
Example sentences
- punctual Compared with her sister, she isn't very punctual.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| punctiliar | steady | |
| punctual | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- punctual3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (punctual3 = 3 syllables).