— diligently , adv. — diligentness , n.
/dil"i jeuhnt/ , adj.
1. constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
2. done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files.
[ 1300-50; ME ( diligent- (s. of diligens ), prp. of diligere to choose, like, equiv. to di- DI- 2 + -ligere (comb. form of legere to choose, read); see -ENT ]
Syn. 1. industrious, assiduous, sedulous. See busy. 2. indefatigable, untiring, tireless, unremitting.