Difference between Punctual and Prompt

PUNCTUAL vs PROMPT: NOUN

A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.
Information suggested or prompted.
In com., a limit of time given for payment for merchandise purchased, the limit being stated on a note of reminder called a prompt-note.
A symbol that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.
A reminder or cue.
The act of prompting or giving a cue.
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
A limit of time given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. See prompt-note.
A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

Acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
Paid or accomplished at or by the appointed time.
Precise; exact.
Confined to or having the nature of a point in space.
Of, related to, or being the verbal aspect that expresses momentary action or action considered as having no temporal duration.
Existing as a point or series of points
Prompt or on time
Appearing or done at, or adhering exactly to, a regular or an appointed time; precise; prompt.
Observant of nice points; punctilious; precise.
Consisting in a point; limited to a point; unextended.
Expressing momentary action that has no duration
Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt.

Being on time; punctual.
Performed with little or no delay
Characterized by speed and efficiency
According to schedule or without delay
Carried out or performed without delay.
Quick in apprehending or reacting
Ready and willing or quick to act
On time, punctual.
Quick, acting without delay.
Ready, willing (to act).
Easy; unobstructed.
Done or rendered quickly, readily, or immediately; given without delay or hesitation; -- said of conduct.
Ready and quick to act as occasion demands; meeting requirements readily; not slow, dilatory, or hesitating in decision or action; responding on the instant; immediate; ; -- said of persons.

Serve as the inciting cause of
Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
To lead someone toward what they should say or do.
- to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
Give an incentive for action

To give rise to; inspire.
To move to act; spur; incite.
To assist with a reminder; remind.
To assist (an actor or reciter) by providing the next words of a forgotten passage; cue.
To remind, as an actor or an orator, of words or topics forgotten.
To assist or induce the action of; to move to action; to instigate; to incite.
To suggest; to dictate.

Prompt; at the exact or stipulated time: as, punctual payment.
Exact or prompt in action or in the observance of time, the keeping of appointments, engagements, etc.
Exact; precise; nice.
Consisting of a point; being a point.

Ready; quick to act as occasion demands; acting with cheerful alacrity; ready and willing: as, prompt in obedience or compliance.
Given or performed without delay; quick; ready; not delayed.
Hasty; forward; abrupt.
Inclined or disposed.
Synonyms Early, timely, punctual.
To move or excite to action; incite; instigate.
To assist (a learner or speaker) by suggesting something forgotten or imperfectly learned or known, or by pronouncing the words next in order: as, to prompt a pupil; to prompt an actor.
To dictate; suggest to the mind; inspire.
To remind; put (one) in mind.
Synonyms Actuate, Impel, Induce, etc.(see actuate), incline, dispose, suggest to. See list under impel.
On time

Selective, Contemporaneous, Specific, Isolated, Occasional, Exact, Sporadic, Timeliness, Adhoc, Consistent, Accurate, Precise, On time, Prompt, Timely

Fast, Remind, Timesaving, Ready, Efficient, Cue, Move, Propel, Incite, Motivate, Inspire, Expeditious, Immediate, Instigate, Quick

Targeted, Selective, Contemporaneous, Specific, Isolated, Occasional, Exact, Sporadic, Adhoc, Consistent, Accurate, Precise, On time, Prompt, Timely

Punctual, Fast, Remind, Timesaving, Ready, Efficient, Cue, Move, Propel, Motivate, Inspire, Expeditious, Immediate, Instigate, Quick

Very punctual, professional and easy to deal with.
Our cleaning team is punctual, polite and experienced.
Item in perfect condition, punctual and reliable seller.
Regular, punctual attendance at worship is a must.
It also executes punctual automation and precise control.
Punctual and friendly staff even under stressful circumstances.
The driver was courteous, cautious, skillful, and punctual.
These gentlemen were punctual, courteous, quick, and respectful.
Attendance figures are above average and students are generally punctual in their arrival atschool and always punctual to lessons.
DURATIVE aspect can combine with punctual adverbs, but the punctual reference indicates a point in time during which the action was taking place.

The effective procedures, according to a majority the judges, are prompt rulings on motions to and prompt rulings on motions for summary judgment.
You will get a security prompt when you run this, and a EULA prompt the first time on a machine.
Prompt under a capital order, Cease and Desist, Formal Agreement or Prompt Corrective Action Directive to reflect increased risks to their capital.
The Foundation strongly urges the prompt reporting of complaints or concerns so that prompt and constructive action can be taken.
If the website displays the Bell Prompt or Custom Link prompt you can click these to unsubscribe directly.
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Take every reasonable step to encourage prompt approval and implementation of Require prompt reporting with recommendations, but do not overinterpret preliminary results.
Ensure prompt collection from all parties and prompt payment of system operation, maintenance, replacement or improvement costs.
Click Newto add a new prompt or doubleclick an existing prompt to update it.
This prompt is referred to as the controlling prompt.