Definitions for: Assiduous

[adj] marked by care and persistent effort; "her assiduous attempts to learn French"; "assiduous research"; "sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles"

Webster (1913) Definition: As*sid"u*ous, a. [L. assiduus, fr. assid?re to sit
near or close; ad + sed[=e]re to sit. See Sit.]
1. Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive;
unremitting.

She grows more assiduous in her attendance.
--Addison.

2. Performed with constant diligence or attention;
unremitting; persistent; as, assiduous labor.

To weary him with my assiduous cries. --Milton.

Syn: Diligent; attentive; sedulous; unwearied; unintermitted;
persevering; laborious; indefatigable.
As*sid"u*ous*ly, adv. -- As*sid"u*ous*ness, n.

Synonyms: diligent, sedulous

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