assiduous - definition, synonyms and pronunciation

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marked by care and persistent effort“her assiduous attempts to learn French”“assiduous research”“sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles”Synonyms: sedulousOpposite negligentSimilar diligent

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As·sid′u·ous (…), adjective

Origin: L. assiduus, fr. assidēre to sit near or close; ad + sedēre to sit. See Sit.

1. Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive; unremitting.

She grows more assiduous in her attendance.— Joseph Addison

2. Performed with constant diligence or attention; unremitting; persistent; as, assiduous labor.

To weary him with my assiduous cries.— John Milton

Synonyms: Diligent; attentive; sedulous; unwearied; unintermitted; persevering; laborious; indefatigable.

As·sid′wb-a1′>′u·ous·ly, adverb — As·sid′wb-a1′>′u·ous·ness, noun

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54