DILIGENT


Meaning of DILIGENT in English

■ adjective careful and conscientious in one's work or duties.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. diligens , ~- 'assiduous', from diligere 'love, take delight in'.

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