diligence
noun
[ ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns ]
• careful and persistent work or effort.
• "few party members challenge his diligence as an MP"
Similar:
conscientiousness,
assiduousness,
assiduity,
industriousness,
rigour,
rigorousness,
punctiliousness,
meticulousness,
carefulness,
thoroughness,
sedulousness,
attentiveness,
heedfulness,
earnestness,
intentness,
studiousness,
constancy,
perseverance,
persistence,
tenacity,
pertinacity,
zeal,
zealousness,
dedication,
commitment,
tirelessness,
indefatigability,
doggedness,
industry,
hard work,
application,
effort,
concentration,
care,
attention,
laboriousness,
continuance,
perseveration,
Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘close attention, caution’): via Old French from Latin diligentia, from diligent- ‘assiduous’ (see diligent).
diligence
noun
• a public stagecoach.
Origin:
late 17th century: from French, shortened from carrosse de diligence ‘coach of speed’.
