| NOUN | attribute | diligence | conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task |
|---|---|---|---|
| attribute | diligence, industriousness, industry | persevering determination to perform a task | |
| act | diligence, application | a diligent effort |
| Sounds | dih'lahjhahns; dih'lihjhahns | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns... | |
| Meaning | conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | conscientiousness, painstakingness | The trait of being painstaking and careful |
| Spanish | diligencia | |
| Catalan | diligència | |
| Meaning | persevering determination to perform a task. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "his diligence won him quick promotions" | |
| Synonyms | industriousness, industry | |
| Narrower | assiduity, assiduousness, concentration | Great and constant diligence and attention |
| sedulity, sedulousness | The quality of being constantly diligent and attentive | |
| studiousness | diligent study | |
| Broader | determination, purpose | The quality of being determined to do or achieve something |
| Spanish | diligencia | |
| Catalan | diligència | |
| Adjectives | diligent | characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks |
| diligent | quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness | |
| Meaning | A diligent effort. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | application | |
| Broader | effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat | Use of physical or mental energy |
| Spanish | dedicación, diligencia | |
| Catalan | diligència | |
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