Synonyms for punctuality

Most common

precision · accuracy · nicety

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Noun

Antonyms

tardiness, lateness, earliness

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   The state of being punctual

Forms

Plural

punctualities → precisions, accuracies, niceties, promptnesses…

Example sentences

• accuracy I started doubting the accuracy of his statement.
• precision Flawless precision is required in the measurements.
• regularity The city is laid out with beautiful regularity.
• timeliness Timeliness of data is critical to its relevance for decision making.
• promptness He replied with promptness and courtesy.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

nicety³

8 letters

accuracy⁴

9 letters

precision³

10 letters

regularity⁵, timeliness³, promptness

12 letters

scrupulosity

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (nicety³ = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français

ponctualité