diligence — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

diligence (ˈdɪlɪdʒəns)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˈdɪlɪdʒəns

Meaning

Meaning: careful and persistent effort

Steady, conscientious effort in a task or duty.

Examples

🗣 Her diligence earned her top marks.

Etymology

From Latin ‘diligentia’ meaning ‘attentiveness, care’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names the virtue of steady hard work.

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Tags: character, virtue

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