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assiduity Definition

as·si·du·ity (as′ə dyo̵̅o̅′ə tē, -do̵̅o̅′-)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. the quality or condition of being assiduous; diligence
  2. constant personal attention

Etymology: L assiduitas, constant presence < assidere, to assist: see assess

assiduity Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • great: He is a young man of considerable perseverance, he has worked his way for years, under many disadvantages, with great assiduity.
  • unwearied: It was said in his obituary that he owed his advancement to unwearied assiduity, good talents, and respectability of character.