assiduity

[ as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo- ]
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noun,plural as·si·du·i·ties.
  1. constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.

  2. assiduities, devoted or solicitous attentions.

Origin of assiduity

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

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British Dictionary definitions for assiduity

assiduity

/ (ˌæsɪˈdjuːɪtɪ) /


nounplural -ties
  1. constant and close application

  2. (often plural) devoted attention

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