adjective 1. (Of a person or action) Showing dedication and diligence.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"I think your sedulous nature will be a good fit for medical research."
"He caught the mistake right away, thanks to his sedulous practices."
"The sedulous office manager was able to sort out the schedule mix-ups quickly."
Latin, mid-16th century
Why This Word?
"Sedulous" stems from the Latin "sedulus," meaning "zealous," but the English words aren't quite synonyms. "Sedulous" is an adjective that implies hardworking diligence, while "zealous" is an adjective to describe enthusiastic pursuit, almost to the point of fanaticism.
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