diligent (a)

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