assiduous
Say it: uh-SID-yoo-us /əˈsɪdjʊəs/ · adjective
What “assiduous” means
Working carefully and steadily over time.
More precisely: Showing great care, attention and steady effort.
Example: “Through assiduous practice, she went from no Spanish to holding conversations in a year.”
When to use it
When someone gives a task sustained effort and close attention. A formal compliment for study, practice or careful work.
Similar words
diligent, industrious, persevering
Where it comes from
From Latin assiduus, from assidere, 'to sit by'.
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