2. A term applied to the point in fencing. Farrow.

Punc"tu*al (?), a. [F. ponctuel (cf. Sp. puntual, It. puntuale), from

L. punctum point. See Point.] 1. Consisting in a point; limited to a

point; unextended. [R.] "This punctual spot." Milton.

The theory of the punctual existence of the soul.

Krauth.