diligent (ˈdɪlɪdʒənt)

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Meaning

Meaning: careful and hard-working

Showing steady, careful effort in one’s work.

Examples

🗣 A diligent student reviews notes every day.

Etymology

From Latin ‘diligens’ meaning ‘attentive, careful’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes conscientious, persistent effort.

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Tags: character, virtue

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