DILIGENT


Meaning of DILIGENT in English

-nt adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin diligent-, diligens, present participle of diligere to esteem highly, love, from di- (from dis- apart) + -ligere (from legere to choose, gather) — more at dis- , legend

1. : characterized by steady, earnest, attentive, and energetic application and effort in a pursuit, vocation, or study : not lackadaisical

a diligent investigator

a diligent search

2. archaic : careful , observant , heedful

be you watchful, and let us be diligent — J.A.Froude

Synonyms: see busy

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