assiduousness
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as·sid·u·ous
(ə-sĭj′o͞o-əs)adj.
Showing or characterized by persistent attention or untiring application: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection; did assiduous research before writing the book. See Synonyms at diligent.
[From Latin assiduus, from assidēre, to attend to : ad-, ad- + sedēre, to sit; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]
as·sid′u·ous·ly adv.
as·sid′u·ous·ness n.
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Noun | 1. | assiduousness - great and constant diligence and attention industriousness, diligence, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" intentness, engrossment - the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze" singleness - the quality of concentrating on one central objective; "his singleness of purpose" |
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assiduousness
nounSteady attention and effort, as to one's occupation:
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assiduousness
n → Gewissenhaftigkeit f
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