Assiduous

Adjective

Definition: Showing great care, attention, and effort; diligent and hardworking.

Synonyms: Diligent, Industrious, Sedulous, Meticulous, Thorough

Antonyms: Lazy, Careless, Negligent

Examples:
  • The assiduous student always completes her assignments ahead of time.
  • Despite the challenging workload, the team remained assiduous in meeting their project deadlines.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "assiduous" as a combination of "assid" (from Latin "assiduus" meaning "constant" or "unwearied") and "ous" (suffix meaning "full of" or "characterized by").
  • Picture a busy ant tirelessly working to achieve its goals, representing an assiduous worker.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "assiduous" originated from the Latin word "assiduus," meaning "constantly present" or "unceasing."

Historical Usage:

"Assiduous" has been in usage since the 16th century and has maintained its meaning of being diligent and hard-working.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Assiduous efforts"

Explanation:

Refers to consistent and dedicated actions towards achieving a goal or completing a task.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "assiduous" with "avid" or "eager."

Explanation:

While "assiduous" implies dedication and perseverance, "avid" and "eager" convey enthusiasm and passion. Though related, these words have distinct meanings and should not be used interchangeably.

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