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stu⋅di⋅ous

  [stoo-dee-uhs, styoo-]
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–adjective
1. disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
2. concerned with, characterized by, or pertaining to study: studious tastes.
3. zealous, assiduous, or painstaking: studious care.
4. carefully planned or maintained; studied: a studious program to maintain peace.
5. devoted to or favorable for study.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L studiōsus, equiv. to studi(um) (see study ) + -ōsus -ous

Related forms:
stu⋅di⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
stu⋅di⋅ous⋅ness, noun
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stu·di·ous   (stōō'dē-əs, styōō'-)   
adj.  

    1. Given to diligent study: a quiet, studious child.

    2. Conducive to study.

  2. Marked by steady attention and effort; assiduous: made a studious attempt to fix the television set.

  3. Giving or evincing careful regard; heedful: "The major . . . was very studious of his appearance" (H.E. Bates).

  4. Deliberate; contrived.


[Middle English, from Latin studiōsus, from studium, eagerness; see study.]
stu'di·ous·ly adv., stu'di·ous·ness n.
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