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How do you spell Punctilious?

Correct spelling

punctilious

One 'L' only - think 'point' not 'till'

Why is punctilious spelled this way?

From Italian puntiglio, a fine point. PUNCTUM (point). Someone punctilious attends to every fine point — precision so thorough it borders on obsession.

Common misspellings of punctilious

punctilliouspunctilouspuntilious

Example

The punctilious librarian ensured every book was shelved in perfect alphabetical order.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell punctilious?+
The correct spelling is "punctilious". One 'L' only - think 'point' not 'till'
Is it punctillious or punctilious?+
The correct spelling is "punctilious", not "punctillious".

Other commonly misspelled words

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