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Punctual vs Disciplined - What's the difference?

punctual | disciplined |

As adjectives the difference between punctual and disciplined

is that punctual is prompt or on time while disciplined is possessing mental discipline.

As a verb disciplined is

past tense of discipline.

punctual

English

Alternative forms

* punctuall (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • prompt or on time
  • # (of an event ) Happening at the appointed time
  • # (of a person ) Acting at the appointed time
  • Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
  • (mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
  • (linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration

    • Related terms

    * point * pointwise * punctilious * punctuate * punctuality * punctuation

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    disciplined

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Possessing mental discipline.
  • Punished for disobedience.
  • Under control.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (discipline)