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Word: Punctilious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French pointilleux, from pointille, from Italian puntiglio (see punctilio)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpʌŋ(k)ˈtɪlɪəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour
Short Definition:showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour
Examples:- he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests
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