ASSIDUOUS

assiduous, sedulous

(adjective) marked by care and persistent effort; “her assiduous attempts to learn French”; “assiduous research”; “sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

assiduous (comparative more assiduous, superlative most assiduous)

Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.

Synonyms: meticulous, diligent, sedulous, Thesaurus:industrious

Usage notes

• Since the 18th century, this term has sometimes carried a connotation of servility.

Source: Wiktionary

As*sid"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. assiduus, fr. assid to sit near or close; ad + sed to sit. See Sit.]

1. Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive; unremitting. She grows more assiduous in her attendance. Addison.

2. Performed with constant diligence or attention; unremitting; persistent; as, assiduous labor. To weary him with my assiduous cries. Milton.

Syn.

– Diligent; attentive; sedulous; unwearied; unintermitted; persevering; laborious; indefatigable. As*sid"u*ous*ly, adv.

– As*sid"u*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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