ASSIDUOUS

assiduous. Assiduous, a. diligent, constant in application

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As‐sid″u‐ous (�), a. [[L. assiduus, fr. assid�re to sit near or close; ad + sedēre to sit. See Sit.]] 1. 1. Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive; unremitting.
She grows more assiduous in her attendance. Addison. 2. 2. Performed with constant diligence or attention; unremitting; persistent; as, assiduous labor.
To weary him with my assiduous cries. Milton. Syn. — Diligent; attentive; sedulous; unwearied; unintermitted; persevering; laborious; indefatigable. As‐sid″u‐ous‐ly, adv. — As‐sid″u‐ous‐ness, n.