DILIGENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

Example: a diligent (or patient) worker; with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business

Part of speech: Adjective

characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

Example: a diligent detective investigates all clues; a diligent search of the files

The word "diligent" comes from Latin dīligēns. It started in Old French diligent. Then it appeared in Middle English diligent.

elect – A related word in the same word family.

select – A related word in the same word family.

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