Punctuality
/pʌŋktjʊˈæləti/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state of being punctual uncountable, usually
"You were punctual to your appointment: punctuality is the first of virtues, and a sign of pretty behaviour in a young man. I foresee that you will succeed!"
- 2 the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time wordnet
Example
More examples"In Europe and America, people regard punctuality as a matter of course."
Etymology
From punctual + -ity.