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assiduity

Pronunciation: /ˌasɪˈdjuːɪti/
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Definition of assiduity

noun (plural assiduities)

[mass noun]
  • constant or close attention to what one is doing:the assiduity with which he could wear down his opponents
  • (assiduities) archaic or literary constant attentions to someone.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin assiduitas, from assiduus 'occupied with' (see assiduous)

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