assiduous
[ uh-sij-oo-uhs ]
/ əˈsɪdʒ u əs /
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adjective
constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; meticulous: an assiduous student.
constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
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Origin of assiduous
OTHER WORDS FROM assiduous
as·sid·u·ous·ly, adverbas·sid·u·ous·ness, nounun·as·sid·u·ous, adjectiveun·as·sid·u·ous·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use assiduous in a sentence
And at the memory of his former occupation, Quen again waved his arms from side to side with untiring assiduousness.
The Wallet of Kai Lung|Ernest BramahBy his assiduousness the work was recommenced this same year, and on the 5th of August, 1858, was completed.
Hidden Treasures|Harry A. LewisDuring the rest of the week she pursued this course with tactful assiduousness, but she could discover nothing worth while.
Marjorie Dean, High School Junior|Pauline LesterFrom the latter Assiduousness is reached and, finally, Great Services.
British Dictionary definitions for assiduous
assiduous
/ (əˈsɪdjʊəs) /
adjective
hard-working; perseveringan assiduous researcher
undertaken with perseverance and careassiduous editing
Derived forms of assiduous
assiduously, adverbassiduousness, nounWord Origin for assiduous
C16: from Latin assiduus sitting down to (something), from assidēre to sit beside, from sedēre to sit
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