Added 9 October 2026
diligence
/ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒəns/ noun
Latin root: diligentia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about diligence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation.
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Persevering determination to perform a task.
his diligence won him quick promotions
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A diligent effort.
it is a job requiring serious application
Origin
Borrowed from French diligence, from Latin diligentia.
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