punctual
/ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
2
Of a person, acting at the appointed time.
3
Existing as a point or series of points.
4
Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
5
Periodic; occasional.
6
Observing trivial points; punctilious.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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