diligent

Definition

Showing careful and persistent effort; hardworking and thorough in carrying out tasks or duties. Implies sustained attention and dedication to achieving quality results.

Etymology

From Latin 'diligent-,' from 'diligere' meaning 'to love' or 'to take delight in,' from 'dis-' (apart) plus 'legere' (to choose). Originally meant 'to choose carefully' or 'to love what one chooses,' leading to the modern sense of careful attention.

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