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diligent

/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Showing persistent and dedicated application to work; hard-working.

    - "The diligent worker completed the project ahead of schedule."
    - "Her diligent study paid off with excellent grades."
  • adjective

    Given to or showing painstaking attention to detail.

    - "The diligent editor corrected every typo in the manuscript."
    - "The diligent chef prepared a gourmet meal."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650862"
Rhymes
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vigilant , resilient , obedient
Variants
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diligent , diligently
Forms
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diligently, more diligent, most diligent

Etymology
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From Latin diligere 'care for, be attentive to'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'diligent' is often used in legal contexts to describe the duty of a person or organization to act carefully and responsibly.

  2. In medieval Europe, the term 'diligentia' was used to describe the care and attention given to the production of illuminated manuscripts.

Related Concepts
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  1. perseverance: The ability to continue working on a task despite obstacles or difficulties. Diligence and perseverance are closely related concepts.

  2. work ethic: The set of values and attitudes that motivate individuals to work hard and be productive. Diligence is an important component of work ethic.

Quotes
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  1. The American intelligence community's single greatest failing is its lack of good "humint"—human intelligence, the dirty, "diligent", shoe-leather penetration of terror networks.

    - Johanna McGeary,{it}Time{/it},15 Oct. 2001

  2. Like any "diligent" foreign correspondent, he attends the briefings and collects face time with the officials, but he knows it's the citizens (the upstanding as well as the jailers, the whores, the black marketeers and the smugglers) who tell the truth …

    - {it}Rolling Stone{/it},19 Sept. 1996

  3. In spite of "diligent" work as editor, hack writer, sea captain, and assorted other trades, he wound up poor.

    - Monroe K. Spears,{it}American Ambitions{/it},1987

  4. He was a fourth-year drama student at UCLA and "diligent" about such valuable actorly exercises as eavesdropping, spying, and telling complicated lies to fellow passengers on airplanes.

    - Michael Chabon,{it}A Model World and Other Stories{/it},1991
Culture
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The concept of diligence is highly valued in various cultures and societies. It is often associated with hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Diligent individuals are admired and respected for their commitment and focus. In literature, the character of the diligent worker is a common theme in stories about success and achievement.

How to Memorize "diligent"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person working diligently at their desk, with a determined look on their face and a stack of completed tasks nearby.
    - Imagine a clock ticking as you focus on the task at hand, symbolizing the passage of time and your dedication to the work.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'diligent' with the image of a well-organized workspace, with everything in its place and a clear focus on the task at hand.
    - Think of the word 'diligent' as meaning 'careful and thorough'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Diligent Dan Does It Daily' to remember the meaning of the word.
    - Create a mental image of a diligent person, such as a gardener tending to their plants or a student studying for an exam.

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