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Punctuality vs Lateness - What's the difference?

punctuality | lateness |

As nouns the difference between punctuality and lateness

is that punctuality is the state of being punctual while lateness is the property of being late.

punctuality

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being punctual

    • Related terms

    * point * punctilious * punctual * punctuate * punctuation

    Synonyms

    * timeliness * promptness

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    lateness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The property of being late
    • His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job.

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