2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Diligent \Dil"i*gent\, a. [F. diligent, L. diligens, -entis, p.
pr of diligere dilectum to esteem highly, prefer; di- =
dis- + legere to choose See {Legend}.]
1. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful;
painstaking; not careless or negligent.
The judges shall make diligent inquisition. --Deut.
xix. 18.
2. Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and
earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous;
industrious.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall
stand before kings. --Prov. xxii.
29.
Diligent cultivation of elegant literature.
--Prescott.
Syn: Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering;
attentive; industrious.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
diligent
adj 1: quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or
exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with
persevering (or patient) industry she revived the
failing business" [syn: {persevering}]
2: characterized by care and perseverence in carrying out
tasks; "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a
diligent search of the files" [ant: {negligent}]
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