Laborious

Adjective

Definition: Requiring considerable time and effort.

Synonyms: Arduous, Difficult, Strenuous

Antonyms: Easy, Effortless

Examples:
  • The laborious task of digging a trench took all day.
  • Writing a research paper can be a laborious process.
Mnemonics:
  • "Labor" in "laborious" refers to work or effort, so think of the word as describing something that requires a lot of labor or effort.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "laborious" comes from the Latin word "laboriosus," which means "toilsome" or "industrious."

Historical Usage:

The term has been in use since the 15th century to describe tasks or activities that require significant effort or hard work.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

None recorded.

Explanation:

Some people mistakenly assume that "laborious" refers to the state of being laborious, but the word specifically describes tasks or activities that require effort, rather than a quality of being laborious.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "laborious" with "laboriousness."

Explanation:

Some people mistakenly assume that "laborious" refers to the state of being laborious, but the word specifically describes tasks or activities that require effort, rather than a quality of being laborious.

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