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dil·i·gent

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–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; ME (< AF) < L dīligent- (s. of dīligéns), prp. of dīligere to choose, like, equiv. to dī- di-² + -ligere (comb. form of legere to choose, read); see -ent

]

—Related forms

dil·i·gent·ly, adverb

dil·i·gent·ness, noun

—Synonyms 1. industrious, assiduous, sedulous. See busy. 2. indefatigable, untiring, tireless, unremitting.

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dil·i·gent Audio Help (dĭl'ə-jənt) Pronunciation Key
adj. Marked by persevering, painstaking effort. See Synonyms at busy.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin dīligēns, dīligent-, present participle of dīligere, to esteem, love : dī-, dis-, apart; see dis- + legere, to choose; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

dil'i·gent·ly adv.

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diligently
adverb
with diligence; in a diligent manner; "we may diligently observe the Lord's supper on the first day of the week, diligently preach the gospel, or minister to the saint"