diligent

[ dil-i-juhnt ]
/ ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt /
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adjective

constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files.

Origin of diligent

1300–50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dīligent- (stem of dīligēns), present participle of dīligere to choose, like, equivalent to dī- di-2 + -ligere (combining form of legere to choose, read); see -ent

synonym study for diligent

1. See busy.

OTHER WORDS FROM diligent

Words nearby diligent

dilettante, dilettantism, dilf, dili, diligence, diligent, dill, dill pickle, dillard, dilli, dillinger

Words related to diligently

vigorously, nimbly, eagerly, hastily, carefully, earnestly, energetically, laboriously, painstakingly, enthusiastically, restlessly, ardently, hurriedly, purposefully, assiduously, closely, briskly, industriously, seriously, speedily

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British Dictionary definitions for diligently

diligent
/ (ˈdɪlɪdʒənt) /

adjective

careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties
carried out with care and perseverance diligent work

Derived forms of diligent

diligently, adverb

Word Origin for diligent

C14: from Old French, from Latin dīligere to value, from dis- apart + legere to read