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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhngk-til-ee-uh s]
- /pʌŋkˈtɪl i əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhngk-til-ee-uh s]
- /pʌŋkˈtɪl i əs/
Definition of punctiliousness word
- adjective punctiliousness extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions. 1
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Origin of punctiliousness
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; punctili(o) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Punctiliousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
punctiliousness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
punctiliousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for punctiliousness
noun punctiliousness
- carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- compunction — If you say that someone has no compunction about doing something, you mean that they do it without feeling ashamed or guilty.
- conventionalism — advocacy of or conformity to that which is established
- fastidiousness — excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
- formalism — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
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