Word of the Day: Punctilio

Can you pronounce punctilio?

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A fine or petty point of conduct or procedure. Today's Word Brought to You By Unlock the Language of Discovery Every day, flashy headlines bombard us with science news — but how do you separate the hype from the truth? The Nautilus newsletter delivers captivating science stories without the sensationalism, offering in-depth journalism that uncovers the deeper narrative behind each discovery. With engaging writing that brings complex ideas to life, Nautilus makes science both accessible and fascinating. Subscribe today for award-winning journalism that will leave you thinking and talking about science in a whole new way. Subscribe Now "The level of punctilio in the graduation ceremony was overbearing." "Pedro had a knack for remembering the punctilio of military dress codes." "Debutante balls are rife with all sorts of punctilio." Italian, late 16th century This word comes from the Spanish "puntillo," the diminutive of "punto," meaning "a point," but it originally stems from the Latin "punctum" ("a point"). In English, "punctilio" means "a petty point of procedure," but if you're inundated with them, the plural is "punctilios." ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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