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assiduity

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as·​si·​du·​i·​ty | \ ˌa-sə-ˈdü-ə-tē How to pronounce assiduity (audio) , -ˈdyü- \
plural assiduities

Definition of assiduity

1 : the quality or state of being assiduous : diligence
2 : persistent personal attention —usually used in plural
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this project has been successful only through the assiduity of a lot of people

First Known Use of assiduity

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of assiduity was in 1596

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“Assiduity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assiduity. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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