ASSIDUOUS


Meaning of ASSIDUOUS in English

[ ə'sɪdjʊəs ]

■ adjective showing great care and perseverance.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C16: from L. assiduus , from assidere (see assess ), + -ous .

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