punctuality
gb/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ us/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
B2
Inglese
pontosság, menetrendszerűség
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
pontosság
B1
Schema d'uso:
punctuality (in [doing something]) | punctuality (of [someone])
Punctuality is important in this job, especially for early meetings.
Ebben a munkában fontos a pontosság, különösen a korai megbeszélések miatt.
Her punctuality impressed the interviewer.
A pontossága nagy hatást tett az interjúztatóra.
The teacher marked down students who showed a lack of punctuality.
Esempi per chi studia
I try to improve my punctuality.
Igyekszem javítani a pontosságomon.
Punctuality is important at work.
A munkahelyen fontos a pontosság.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse punctuality with punctuation. Also, punctual is an adjective; punctuality is a noun.
Significato
habit of being on time
Collocazioni
strict punctuality
|perfect punctuality
|poor punctuality
|punctuality at work
|punctuality in class
|punctuality matters
|value punctuality
|emphasize punctuality
|lack of punctuality
|a reputation for punctuality
Sinonimi
timeliness (Often focuses on doing something at an appropriate time, not only arriving on time.)
|
on-time arrival (More specific to arriving at a scheduled time.)
Contrari
lateness (The state of being late.)
|
tardiness (More formal; often used about people arriving late.)
Temi
time
|daily_life
|work
|education
|social_life
Definizione
Punctuality means being on time.
The habit or quality of arriving, starting, or happening at the planned time; being on time.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
2
pontosság
B2
Schema d'uso:
punctuality of [service/system] | improve [service] punctuality
The rail operator published monthly data on punctuality.
A vasúttársaság havi adatokat tett közzé a pontosságról.
Airline punctuality improved after the schedule was adjusted.
A légitársaság pontossága javult a menetrend módosítása után.
Passengers complained about the route’s poor punctuality during rush hour.
Esempi per chi studia
The trains here have good punctuality.
Az itteni vonatok általában pontosak.
The airline reported higher punctuality this year.
A légitársaság szerint idén javult a pontosság.
Errore comune:
Learners may use on time for both people and services; punctuality is more formal and common in reports (e.g., trains, flights).
Significato
reliability in keeping to schedule
Collocazioni
train punctuality
|flight punctuality
|bus punctuality
|service punctuality
|punctuality rates
|punctuality statistics
|a punctuality report
|improve punctuality
|punctuality targets
|punctuality performance
Sinonimi
reliability (Broader; includes quality and dependability beyond timing.)
|
on-time performance (Common in transport/operations; focuses on meeting scheduled times.)
Contrari
delays (Repeated late arrivals or late running.)
|
unreliability (Broader opposite; not dependable, including poor timekeeping.)
Temi
transport
|business
|time
Definizione
Punctuality can also mean how often something runs on time.
The degree to which a service, system, or process keeps to its stated timetable or expected times.
Grammatica
Forma base
punctuality
IPA
GB/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
US/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti/
Sillabe e accento
punc - tu - al - ity (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: punctuality
- Plural: punctuality
Famiglia di parole
Core family
punctual
adjective B1
punctually
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpunctual
adjective
lateness
noun
Espressioni
punctuality is a virtue
1/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti ˈɪz ə vˈɚt͡ʃu/
fixed phrase
being on time is good
It is good to be on time.
Esempi
- Punctuality is a virtue, especially when other people are waiting.
- He learned quickly that punctuality is a virtue in this office.
Esempi per chi studia
- Punctuality is a virtue.
- My coach says punctuality is a virtue.
punctuality is the politeness of princes
1/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti ˈɪz ðə pəlˈaɪtnəs əv pɹˈɪnsɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
being on time shows respect
Being on time is a way to show respect.
Esempi
- In her welcome speech, she quoted, “Punctuality is the politeness of princes.”
- He joked, “Punctuality is the politeness of princes,” as he arrived exactly at noon.
punctuality is the soul of business
1/pˌʌŋkt͡ʃuˈælɪti ˈɪz ðə sˈoʊl əv bˈɪznɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
being on time helps business
Being on time is very important in business.
Esempi
- My manager often says, “Punctuality is the soul of business,” when we have client meetings.
- In consulting, punctuality is the soul of business—late starts cost money.