Added 9 October 2026
industrious
/ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adjective
In Latin: sēdulus, industrius, labōriōsus Wiktionary
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Hard-working and persistent.
He was a very industrious student at school.
Origin
From Middle French industrieux, from Late Latin industriosus (“diligent, active, industrious”), from Latin industria (“diligence, industry”); see industry.
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