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assiduous definition
as·sidu·ous (ə sij′o̵̅o̅ əs)
adjective
- done with constant and careful attention
- diligent; persevering
Etymology: L assiduus < assidere: see assiduity
Related Forms:
- assiduously as·sid′u·ously adverb
- assiduousness as·sid′u·ous·ness noun
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