Punctilio

[pʌŋk'tiliәu]

Definition

(noun.) strict observance of formalities.

(noun.) a fine point of etiquette or petty formality.

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Definition

(n.) A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony, or proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms; as, the punctilios of a public ceremony.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Nicety (of behavior), nice point.

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Definition

n. a nice point in behaviour or ceremony: nicety in forms: exact observance of forms.—adj. Punctil′ious attending to little points or matters: very nice or exact in behaviour or ceremony: exact or punctual to excess.—adv. Punctil′iously.—ns. Punctil′iousness; Punc′to (Shak.) the point or a blow with it in fencing: a nice point of ceremony.

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