Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort.
"The assiduous researcher left no stone unturned in her investigation."
Describing focused effort and reliability
"She's very hardworking"
"She's remarkably assiduous"
Signals discipline and sustained commitment
From Latin "assiduus" meaning "sitting by" - from "ad-" (to) + "sedere" (to sit).
First used in English in the 16th century, during a time when hard work was highly valued.
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Present everywhere; widespread and commonplace.
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear; flowing like honey.
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; shrewd.
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
