assiduity
constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.
assiduities, devoted or solicitous attentions.
Origin of assiduity
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How to use assiduity in a sentence
They did not remotely achieve equality with men, but they won grudging respect and, for their assiduity, they sometimes won power.
Her thirst for knowledge was insatiate, and with untiring assiduity she pursued her studies.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottNotwithstanding the assiduity with which he applied himself to his numerous avocations he found time to write several works.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellI have noticed latterly her marked assiduity in attendance at church—the most unseasonable weather has failed to keep her away.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsHe was distinguished for learning and assiduity, and published many excellent works.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
Dr Howe devoted himself with the utmost patience and assiduity to her education and was rewarded by increasing success.
British Dictionary definitions for assiduity
/ (ˌæsɪˈdjuːɪtɪ) /
constant and close application
(often plural) devoted attention
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