English Explanatory Dictionary

assiduity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Great and persistent toil or effort.
  2. Constant personal attention, solicitous care.

Pronunciation

/ˌæs.ɪˈdjuː.ɪ.ti/ /-ˈdʒuː-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-assiduity.wav

Word forms

assiduity assiduities

Etymology

From Latin assiduitas, from Latin assiduus. Equivalent to assiduous + -ity.

Derived words

disassiduity
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