studiousness

Variant of studious

adjective

  1. of, given to, or engaged in study
  2. characterized by close attention; thoughtful: a studious inspection
  3. zealous; wholehearted: studious efforts
  4. Now Rare studied; deliberate
  5. Old Poet. conducive to study

Origin: ME < L studiosus

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