assiduity

(as′ə dyo̵̅o̅ə tē, -do̵̅o̅-)

noun pl. assiduities

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

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

See assiduity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. as·si·du·i·ties
  1. Persistent application or diligence; unflagging effort.
  2. Constant personal attention and often obsequious solicitude. Often used in the plural.

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