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Definition of diligent

diligent

/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/
dil · i · gent
Adverb:diligently
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diligent Lexical Profile

diligent Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or showing care, steady effort, and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Example

"The diligent student spent hours in the library verifying every historical source for her thesis."

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• Nearby Words

dildo
dilemma
diligence
diligent
diligently
dill
dillon

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French diligent, from Latin diligentem (present participle of diligere, meaning "to value, esteem, or love"), originally formed from dis- ("apart") and legere ("to choose or gather"), with the sense of singling someone or something out for special care.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diligent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diligent
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