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Punctilio Definition & Meaning

punctilio
noun
  1. a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
  2. strict observance of formalities

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Frequently asked questions

What does punctilio mean?
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality strict observance of formalities
What part of speech is punctilio?
Punctilio is a noun.
How many definitions does punctilio have?
Punctilio has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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