sedulousness

sed·u·lous

 (sĕj′ə-ləs)

adj.

Persevering and constant in effort or application; assiduous. See Synonyms at diligent.

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[From Latin sēdulus, from sēdulō, zealously : sē, without; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + dolō, ablative of dolus, trickery (probably from Greek dolos, cunning; see del- in Indo-European roots).]

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sed′u·lous·ly adv.

sed′u·lous·ness, se·du′li·ty (sĭ-do͞o′lĭ-tē, -dyo͞o′-) n.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

sedulousness - the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive sedulity industriousness, diligence, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

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sedulousness

noun

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

application, assiduity, assiduousness, diligence, industriousness, industry.

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