Assiduous
[ə-ˈsij-wəs]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, mid 16th century
1.
Showing exceptional effort and perseverance
2.
Meticulous and diligent
3.
Constant or incessant
Examples of Assiduous in a sentence
"Her assiduous attention to detail in her work helped her land the big promotion."
"He is an assiduous housecleaner—he doesn't leave a single surface untouched."
About Assiduous
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Did you Know?
Assiduous can be used in a variety of ways, and that's true all the way back to its roots. This word can be traced back to the Latin assiduus, which had many meanings, ranging from "to sit near" to "to be engaged in doing something."
