dil´i•gent
a. [F. diligent, L. diligens, -entis, p. pr. of diligere, dilectum, to esteem highly, prefer; di- = dis- + legere to choose. See Legend.]
1. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent. “The judges shall make diligent inquisition.” Deut. xix. 18.
2. Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings.” Prov. xxii. 29. “Diligent cultivation of elegant literature.” Prescott. Syn. — Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering; attentive; industrious.
1. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent. “The judges shall make diligent inquisition.” Deut. xix. 18.
2. Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings.” Prov. xxii. 29. “Diligent cultivation of elegant literature.” Prescott. Syn. — Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering; attentive; industrious.
Meaning of “diligent” in English language – adj hard-working. Synonym industrious. A...
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