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assiduous

Adjective

IPA /əˈsɪdʒuəs/

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Working with steady effort and close attention because you want to do something thoroughly and well.

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assiduous/əˈsɪdʒuəs/

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Her assiduous care helped the neglected garden recover over summer.
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From Latin assiduus, meaning continually present or busy, related to assidere, to sit beside.

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