Standard Lemma guide

punctiliar

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌpʌŋkˈtɪlɪə/
  • US: /ˌpəŋkˈtɪliɚ/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:

Occurring at a definite and particular point in time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:

Relating to a punctiliar action or event.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A verb denoting a punctiliar action or activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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History

Etymology

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