punctuality

[ puhngk-choo-al-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality or state of being punctual.
2. strict observance in keeping engagements; promptness.

Other Words From

• unpunc·tu·ali·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of punctuality¹

First recorded in 1610–20; punctual + -ity

Example Sentences

"What we're also seeing is greater engagement in classes, an increase in attendance to school and punctuality to lessons has increased," Mr Tate added.

From BBC

My usual anxiety about punctuality dissipated.

From Los Angeles Times

In the words of Virginia Woolf, “Time, unfortunately, though it makes animals and vegetables bloom and fade with amazing punctuality, has no such simple effect on the mind of man.”

From Los Angeles Times

That compares with a declining level of punctuality in Great Britain of 67.8% trains arriving on schedule in the year to March 2023.

From BBC

Efficiency, unrivalled industry and punctuality are labels that have stubbornly stuck to Germany’s reputation abroad but have long worn thin at home.

From BBC