English Explanatory Dictionary

punctiliar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:
  2. Occurring at a definite and particular point in time.
  3. Relating to a punctiliar action or event.
noun
  1. A verb denoting a punctiliar action or activity.

Pronunciation

/ˌpʌŋkˈtɪlɪə/ /ˌpəŋkˈtɪliɚ/

Word forms

punctiliar more punctiliar most punctiliar punctiliars

Etymology

Formed as punctili(o) + -ar, initially as an alternative translation (instead of punctual) for the German punktuell.

Synonyms

punctual

Antonyms

durative
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