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Punctiliar

//ˌpəŋkˈtɪliɚ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:; Occurring at a definite and particular point in time.
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:; Relating to a punctiliar action or event.
Noun
  1. 1
    A verb denoting a punctiliar action or activity.

    "First two duratives to express our practice of judging and measuring, then two punctiliars (aorists) to state God’s reciprocations."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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