a. [ F. ponctuel (cf. Sp. puntual, It. puntuale), from L. punctum point. See Point. ]
The theory of the punctual existence of the soul. Krauth. [ 1913 Webster ]
Punctual to tediousness in all that he relates. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]
So much on punctual niceties they stand. C. Pitt. [ 1913 Webster ]
These sharp strokes [ of a pendulum ], with their inexorably steady intersections, so agree with our successive thoughts that they seem like the punctual stops counting off our very souls into the past. J. Martineau. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who is very exact in observing forms and ceremonies. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. ponctualité. ] The quality or state of being punctual; especially, adherence to the exact time of an engagement; exactness. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a punctual manner; promptly; exactly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Punctuality; exactness. [ 1913 Webster ]