assiduously — In a diligent, persistent, and careful manner. Showing great attention to detail and continuous effort over time without giving up.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a diligent, persistent, and careful manner. Showing great attention to detail and continuous effort over time without giving up.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/
Example Sentences
- The cat assiduously ignored its owner's calls while staring at a laser dot.
- He assiduously collected bottle caps, convinced they would be valuable someday.
- The scientists worked assiduously to develop a vaccine for the new virus.
assiduously
ADVERB[/əˈsɪdʒuəsli/]
In a diligent, persistent, and careful manner. Showing great attention to detail and continuous effort over time without giving up.
In a diligent, persistent, and careful manner. Showing great attention to detail and continuous effort over time without giving up.
Working assiduously while watched conspicuously, learned meticulously!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assiduus' meaning 'sitting close to' or 'constantly present,' derived from 'ad' (to/at) + 'sedere' (to sit). The idea is of someone who sits down and stays put to work diligently.
Breakdown
ad- (to/at) + sid- (sit) + -uous (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by') + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The cat assiduously ignored its owner's calls while staring at a laser dot.”
“He assiduously collected bottle caps, convinced they would be valuable someday.”
“The scientists worked assiduously to develop a vaccine for the new virus.”
“She assiduously practiced her presentation until it was perfect.”
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