Punctual vs Diligent - What's the difference?
punctual | diligent |
prompt or on time
# (of an event ) Happening at the appointed time
# (of a person ) Acting at the appointed time
(mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
(linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration
As adjectives the difference between punctual and diligent
is that punctual is prompt or on time while diligent is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.punctual
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Alternative forms
* punctuall (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.