assiduity

[as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo-]

noun

plural

assiduities 

1. constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.

2. assiduities, devoted or solicitous attentions.

assiduity

/ ˌæsɪˈdjuːɪtɪ /

noun

1. constant and close application

2. (often plural) devoted attention

Word History and Origins

Origin of assiduity¹

From the Latin word assiduitās, dating back to 1595–1605. See assiduous, -ity

Example Sentences

Despite his scholarly assiduity, Metcalfe is moving down an errant path that will never square the facts with lived experience.

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“Be firm, Herbert,” I would retort, plying my own pen with great assiduity.

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And exercising judgement requires a specific set of virtues, the virtues you would hope to find in a jury of your peers: impartiality, assiduity, sincerity.

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The House gave him a reference stating that he "acted with a very high degree of professionalism. He showed discretion, loyalty, assiduity and efficiency... there were no disciplinary issues affecting him".

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Nadal has always been a modest superstar, avoiding public displays of entitlement with the same assiduity that he arranges the beverage bottles on court in front of his chair.

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