Diligent
/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/noun
Showing careful and persistent effort or work.
Did you know?The word 'diligent' originates from a term meaning 'to love' in the context of labor, suggesting a deep, almost obsessive commitment to one's tasks.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
diligens
“Loving, careful, or attentive.”
Old French
Old French
diligent
“Careful, assiduous.”
Middle English
Middle English
diligent
“Showing constant effort and care.”
Modern English
English
diligent
“Characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort.”