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in⋅dus⋅tri⋅ous
[in-duhs-tree-uh
s]
–adjective
| 1. | working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent: an industrious person. |
| 2. | Obsolete. skillful. |
Origin:
1525–35; < L industrius diligent, assiduous, OL indostruus, perh. equiv. to indo-, by-form of in- in2 + -struus, n. deriv. of struere to arrange, devise, hence with presumed original sense “devising inwardly, secretly”
1525–35; < L industrius diligent, assiduous, OL indostruus, perh. equiv. to indo-, by-form of in- in2 + -struus, n. deriv. of struere to arrange, devise, hence with presumed original sense “devising inwardly, secretly”

Related forms:
in⋅dus⋅tri⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
in⋅dus⋅tri⋅ous⋅ness, noun
Antonyms:
1. lazy, indolent.
1. lazy, indolent.
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Industrious
In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus: cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.]1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor. Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government. --Sir W. Temple. 2. Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker. Industrious to seek out the truth of all things. --Spenser. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n.
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Language Translation for : industrious
Spanish:
trabajador, laborioso,
German:
fleißig,
Japanese:
勤勉な
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