assiduity

noun

as·si·du·i·ty | \ ˌa-sə-ˈdü-ə-tē

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, -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

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