Assiduous
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What is Assiduous?
adjective
Showing great care, attention, and perseverance.
Pronunciation
Why This Word?
Chosen to honor persistence as a quiet but powerful virtue.
Examples of Use
Here's how this word appears in everyday language:
He was assiduous in his studies.
The gardener was assiduous in tending his plants.
Her assiduous work ethic impressed her mentors.
Word Origins
Latin assiduus “constant, persevering”
From assidere “to sit by.”
First appearance in English: mid-16th century
Word Family
Related forms of this word:
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Noun:
Her assiduity won her top marks.
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Adjective:
He was a diligent worker.
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Adjective:
She was industrious and clever.
Around the World
How this word appears in other languages:
- Spanish: asiduo
- French: assidu
- German: emsig
- Italian: assiduo
- Portuguese: assíduo
If you Already Know This Word
If you've mastered this word, try these more advanced alternatives:
Diligent
Close synonym; diligent is more common.
Arduous
Arduous means difficult; assiduous means persistent.
Industrious
Industrious emphasizes productivity; assiduous emphasizes care.
Fun Facts
- The Latin root suggests “sitting near” — staying with a task.
- Assiduous and “sedentary” share the root *sedere*, to sit.
Cultural Usage
- Teachers value assiduous students who persist.
- Biographers praise assiduous writers who revised endlessly.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with “arduous”; assiduous is steady, arduous is difficult.
Micro Story
She was praised for her assiduous research.