happening or doing something at the arranged or correct time; not late She has been reliable and punctual. a punctual start at 9 o'clock Always be punctual for an interview.
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NAmE//ˌpʌŋktʃuˈælət̮i//
noun [uncountable] He insists on regular attendance and punctuality. NAmE//ˈpʌŋktʃuəli//
adverb They always pay punctually.See punctual in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: punctual