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Grammar : Noun
Spell : as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæs ɪˈdu ɪ ti, -ˈdyu-

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Définition of assiduity

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin assiduatem "continual presence," noun of quality from past participle stem of assiduus (see assiduous).
  • noun diligence
Example sentences :
  • His tutors always praised him for his assiduity and the trouble he took.
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • Moreover, it is the one mankind, if it could, would cultivate with the most assiduity.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various
  • But I am more obliged to you for your kindness and assiduity, than I am to him only for thinking of it.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Mademoiselle Heinzleman's great test of all goodness was assiduity.
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • Margarita had contrived to gain my interest by the assiduity of her attentions.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • Of course the news of my assiduity had spread all over the little town.
  • Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
  • Such zeal, success, and assiduity I did not believe could be expected.
  • Extract from : « Buchanan's Journal of Man, September 1887 » by Various
  • Dye it therefore and thoroughly soak it with the assiduity of these cogitations.
  • Extract from : « Meditations » by Marcus Aurelius
  • Then his muchuchos have to move about, and wait upon him with assiduity.
  • Extract from : « The Flag of Distress » by Mayne Reid
  • This assiduity so captivated the besieged one's heart that she struck her colours.
  • Extract from : « Vie de Bohme » by Orlo Williams

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