assiduity

[ as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo- ]

noun

, plural as·si·du·i·ties.

1. constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.
2. assiduities, devoted or solicitous attentions.

assiduity

/ ˌæsɪˈdjuːɪtɪ /

noun

1. constant and close application
2. often plural devoted attention

Word History and Origins

Origin of assiduity¹

From the Latin word assiduitās, dating back to 1595–1605. See assiduous, -ity

Example Sentences

“Be firm, Herbert,” I would retort, plying my own pen with great assiduity.

From Literature

And exercising judgement requires a specific set of virtues, the virtues you would hope to find in a jury of your peers: impartiality, assiduity, sincerity.

From Literature

The House gave him a reference stating that he "acted with a very high degree of professionalism. He showed discretion, loyalty, assiduity and efficiency... there were no disciplinary issues affecting him".

From BBC

Nadal has always been a modest superstar, avoiding public displays of entitlement with the same assiduity that he arranges the beverage bottles on court in front of his chair.

From New York Times

This was apparently a family that documented events with the assiduity of photojournalists.

From Salon