punctilio

punc·til·i·o

 (pŭngk-tĭl′ē-ō′)

n. pl. punc·til·i·os

1. A fine point of etiquette.

2. Precise observance of formalities.

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[Obsolete Italian punctiglio, from Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto, point, from Latin pūnctum, from neuter past participle of pungere, to prick; see peuk- in Indo-European roots.]

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punctilio

(pʌŋkˈtɪlɪˌəʊ)

n, pl -os

1. strict attention to minute points of etiquette

2. a petty formality or fine point of etiquette

[C16: from Italian puntiglio small point, from punto point, from Latin punctum point]

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punc•til•i•o

(pʌŋkˈtɪl iˌoʊ)

n., pl. -til•i•os.

1. a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.

2. strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.

[1590–1600; alter. of Italian puntiglio < Sp puntillo, diminutive of punto < Latin pūnctum point]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	punctilio - a fine point of etiquette or petty formality etiquette - rules governing socially acceptable behavior
	2.	punctilio - strict observance of formalities honoring, observance - conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

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Translations

punctilio

[pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəʊ] N (punctilios (pl)) (frm) → puntillo m, etiqueta f

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