studiousness
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stu·di·ous
(sto͞o′dē-əs, styo͞o′-)adj.
1.
a. Given to diligent study: a quiet, studious child.
b. Relating to, suggestive of, or conducive to study: studious habits; a studious manner; studious seculsion.
2. Marked by steady attention and effort; assiduous: made a studious attempt to fix the television set.
3. Giving or evincing careful regard; heedful: "The major ... was very studious of his appearance" (H.E. Bates).
[Middle English, from Latin studiōsus, from studium, eagerness; see study.]
stu′di·ous·ly adv.
stu′di·ous·ness n.
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Noun | 1. | studiousness - diligent study industriousness, diligence, industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" bookishness - exaggerated studiousness |
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Translations
جِد واجْتِهاد
pílesvědomitost
flid
námfÿsi; gaumgæfni
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studious
(ˈstjuːdiəs) adjective spending much time in careful studying. a studious girl.
ˈstudiously adverbˈstudiousness noun
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