as·sid·u·ous

(ə-sĭj′o͞o-əs)

adj.

Showing or characterized by persistent attention or untiring application: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection; did assiduous research before writing the book. See Synonyms at diligent.

[From Latin assiduus, from assidēre, to attend to : ad-, ad- + sedēre, to sit; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]

as·sid′u·ous·ly adv.

as·sid′u·ous·ness n.

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Noun

assiduousness - great and constant diligence and attention

assiduity, concentration

industriousness, diligence, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

intentness, engrossment - the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze"

singleness - the quality of concentrating on one central objective; "his singleness of purpose"

assiduousness

noun

Steady attention and effort, as to one's occupation:

application, assiduity, diligence, industriousness, industry, sedulousness.

Translations

assiduità voga

assiduousness

n → Gewissenhaftigkeit f

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