punctiliar

/pʌŋktɪˈlɛrɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

occurring or characterized by a single point in time or space

“The punctiliar flash of the camera caught the exact moment of the wedding.”

2. adverb

precisely at a single point in time or space

“She walked punctiliarly to the center of the room to give her speech.”

Synonyms

  • instantaneous
  • precise

Antonyms

  • continuous
  • prolonged