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type | a |
lex_filenum | 00 |
def | characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks |
examples | a diligent detective investigates all clues a diligent search of the files |
Outgoing links | |
Also see | busy; careful |
Derivationally related form | diligent → diligence |
Antonym | diligent → negligent |
Similar to | assiduous, sedulous; hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring |
Incoming links | |
Also see | busy; careful |
Similar to | assiduous, sedulous; hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring |
Antonym | negligent → diligent |
Derived from adjective | diligently → diligent |
Derivationally related form | diligence → diligent |
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