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Sedulous

[SEH-jəl-əs]

Part of speech: adjective

Origin: Latin, mid 16th century

1.

(Of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

Examples of Sedulous in a sentence

"Marnie’s sedulous nature was a good fit for medical research."

"Because Jeremy is sedulous, he caught the mistake right away."

About Sedulous

This word stems from the Latin “sedulus,” meaning “zealous.”

Did you Know?

Even though the word “sedulous” offers a positive connotation of widely cherished values in society, it’s not a commonly used word. Words like “diligent” are used much more frequently to describe hardworking, dedicated individuals.

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