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diligencecareful and persistent work or effort

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: careful and persistent work or effort

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

Korean meaning: 부지런함, 성실함, 근면

Korean pronunciation: **딜**리전스

Example Sentences

  • The student's diligence was legendary - he even studied during his own birthday party.
  • Through diligence and hard work, she transformed from a struggling student to the top of her class.
  • His diligence in checking every detail saved the company from a major financial disaster.

diligence

NOUN

//ˈdɪlɪdʒəns//

careful and persistent work or effort

diligence concept
💡 Concept

A student shows diligence through hours of focused late-night studying

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🎵 Rhyme

Diligence breeds intelligence, intelligence achieves excellence!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

🌳Etymology

Rootdilig
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'diligentia' meaning 'attentiveness' or 'care,' derived from 'diligere' (to esteem highly, to love), which combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'legere' (to choose or gather).

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🎵Rhyme

intelligencenegligenceexcellence
intelligence
negligence
excellence

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The student's diligence was legendary - he even studied during his own birthday party.

Through diligence and hard work, she transformed from a struggling student to the top of her class.

His diligence in checking every detail saved the company from a major financial disaster.

The detective's diligence in following every lead eventually solved the cold case after 20 years.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

perseverancededicationindustriousnessconscientiousnessassiduity

Antonyms

negligencelazinesscarelessness

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