punctiliar

== English == === Etymology === Formed as punctili(o) +‎ -ar, initially as an alternative translation (instead of punctual) for the German punktuell. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpʌŋkˈtɪlɪə/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌpəŋkˈtɪliɚ/ === Adjective === punctiliar (comparative more punctiliar, superlative most punctiliar) (grammar) Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time: (of an action) Occurring at a definite and particular point in time. (of verbal aspect or tense) Relating to a punctiliar action or event. ==== Synonyms ==== (grammar: of or pertaining to an unextended point of time [+ subsenses]): punctual ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “grammar: of or pertaining to an unextended point of time [+ subsenses]”): durative ==== References ==== OED (2nd ed., 1989), “punctiliar, a.” OED (3rd ed., September 2007), “punctiliar, adj.” === Noun === punctiliar (plural punctiliars) (grammar) A verb denoting a punctiliar action or activity. ==== Synonyms ==== (grammar: verb denoting a punctiliar action): punctual ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “grammar: verb denoting a punctiliar action”): durative