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Diligent | Diligent \Dil"i*gent\, a. [F. diligent, L. diligens, -entis, p. pr. of diligere, dilectum, to esteem highly, prefer; di- = dis- + legere to choose. See {Legend}.] 1. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent. [1913 Webster] The judges shall make diligent inquisition. --Deut. xix. 18. [1913 Webster] 2. Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious. [1913 Webster] Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings. --Prov. xxii. 29. [1913 Webster] Diligent cultivation of elegant literature. --Prescott. Syn: Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering; attentive; industrious. [1913 Webster] |
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