sedulous
[ sej-uh-luhs ]
/ ˈsɛdʒ ə ləs /
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adjective
diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous.
persistently or carefully maintained: sedulous flattery.
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sedulous
/ (ˈsɛdjʊləs) /
adjective
constant or persistent in use or attention; assiduous; diligent
Derived forms of sedulous
sedulity (sɪˈdjuːlɪtɪ) or sedulousness, nounsedulously, adverbWord Origin for sedulous
C16: from Latin sēdulus, of uncertain origin
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