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   sedulous

   /ˈsɛdjʊləs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence: "he watched himself with the most sedulous care"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin sedulus ‘zealous’ + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sedulity noun
   • 2. sedulously adverb
   • 3. sedulousness noun

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   What does it mean to be a sedulous person?

   • Sedulous. A sedulous person is someone who works hard and doesn't give up easily. If you make repeated and sedulous attempts to fix a leaky pipe and it only makes things worse, it might be time to go online and find the number of a plumber.

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   Where did sedulous come from?

   • No fooling—the word sedulous ultimately comes from Latin se dolus, which literally means "without guile." Those two words were eventually melded into one, sedulo, meaning "sincerely" or "diligently," and from that root developed Latin sedulus and English sedulous.

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   Is sedulous an adverb?

   • There are a couple of words that basically mean the same thing as sedulous but are a little more common, namely assiduous, painstaking, and diligent. Like sedulous, all of these adjectives can be turned into adverbs by adding the suffix ly: "He assiduously tried to fix the pipe, but to no avail." "Sedulous."

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   What is the meaning of sedulousness?

   • the quality or state of being sedulous; diligent and assiduous application; constant attention; unremitting industry; sedulousness Etymology: [L. sedulitas.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEDULOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   careful and using a lot of effort: It was agreed that the few students sedulous enough to read the book deserved top marks for diligence. Synonyms. assiduous formal. careful. diligent approving. thorough (CAREFUL) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Cautious and vigilant. abundance. an abundance of caution idiom. askance. attentively.

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   Sedulous means actively engaged or occupied, especially with careful perseverance or diligence. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and history of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sedulousSEDULOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   careful and using a lot of effort: It was agreed that the few students sedulous enough to read the book deserved top marks for diligence. Synonyms. assiduous formal. careful. diligent approving. thorough (CAREFUL) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Cautious and vigilant. abundance. an abundance of caution idiom. askance. attentively.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › sedulousSEDULOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. working hard and steadily; diligent. 2. constant; persistent. sedulous attention to the task. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbusy.

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   Sedulous means diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of this word with synonyms and example sentences from Dictionary.com.

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   Sedulous means showing great care and effort in your work. It is a formal word that can be used to describe attention to detail, for example. See how to pronounce sedulous and find synonyms and usage notes.

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   A sedulous person is someone who works hard and doesn't give up easily. If you make repeated and sedulous attempts to fix a leaky pipe and it only makes things worse, it might be time to go online and find the number of a plumber.