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Webster 1913 Edition
Diligent
Dil′i-gent
,Adj.
[F.
diligent
, L. diligens
, -entis
, p. pr. of diligere
, dilectum
, to esteem highly, prefer; di- = dis-
+ legere
to choose. See Legend
.] 1.
Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.
The judges shall make
diligent
inquisition. Deut. xix. 18.
2.
Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious.
Seest thou a man
diligent
in his business? he shall stand before kings. Prov. xxii. 29.
Syn. – Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering; attentive; industrious.
Webster 1828 Edition
Diligent
DILIGENT
,Adj.
1.
Steady in application to business; constant in effort or exertion to accomplish what is undertaken; assiduous; attentive; industrious; not idle or negligent; applied to persons.Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings. Provers 22.
2.
Steadily applied; prosecuted with care and constant effort; careful; assiduous; as, make diligent search.The judges shall make diligent inquisition. Judges 19.
Definition 2024
diligent
diligent
English
Adjective
diligent (comparative more diligent, superlative most diligent)
- Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.
- Scientists are very diligent in their work.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:industrious
Alternative forms
Related terms
Translations
performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard
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External links
- diligent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- diligent in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
French
Adjective
diligent m (feminine singular diligente, masculine plural diligents, feminine plural diligentes)