diligent
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ɪ adjective
1.
constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
2.
done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dīligent- (stem of dīligēns), present participle of dīligere to choose, like, equivalent to dī- di-2 + -ligere (combining form of legere to choose, read); see -ent
1300–50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dīligent- (stem of dīligēns), present participle of dīligere to choose, like, equivalent to dī- di-2 + -ligere (combining form of legere to choose, read); see -ent
Related forms
dil·i·gent·ly, adverb
dil·i·gent·ness, noun
non·dil·i·gent, adjective
non·dil·i·gent·ly, adverb
o·ver·dil·i·gent, adjective
o·ver·dil·i·gent·ly, adverb
o·ver·dil·i·gent·ness, noun
pre·dil·i·gent, adjective
pre·dil·i·gent·ly, adverb
un·dil·i·gent, adjective
un·dil·i·gent·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. industrious, assiduous, sedulous. See busy. 2. indefatigable, untiring, tireless, unremitting.
1. industrious, assiduous, sedulous. See busy. 2. indefatigable, untiring, tireless, unremitting.
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World English Dictionary
diligent (ˈdɪlɪdʒənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties |
| 2. | carried out with care and perseverance: diligent work |
| [C14: from Old French, from Latin dīligere to value, from dis- apart + legere to read] | |
| 'diligently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
diligent
mid-14c., from Fr. diligent (13c.), from L. diligentem "attentive, assiduous," originally prp. of diligere (see diligence). Related: Diligently.
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Example sentences
They are a diligent and industrious race, eager to gain, and tenacious of their gains.
Working out a rough estimate of the mileage you've covered isn't difficult if you're diligent about it.
Above all things the interest of your whole life depends on your being diligent.
The correct number was found by the audience's diligent attention to the problem.
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