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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sej-uh-luhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛdʒ ə ləs |
Definition of sedulousness
Origin :- 1530s, from Latin sedulus "attentive, painstaking, diligent, busy, zealous," probably from sedulo (adv.) "sincerely, diligently," from sedolo "without deception or guile," from se- "without, apart" (see secret) + dolo, ablative of dolus "deception, guile," cognate with Greek dolos "ruse, snare." Related: Sedulously; sedulousness.
- noun diligence
- A brief glance showed more than the habitual expression, a sedulousness--some passionate feeling?
- Extract from : « Half A Chance » by Frederic S. Isham
- Like Socrates, our philosopher began to cultivate with sedulousness the society of youth.
- Extract from : « The Voyage of Captain Popanilla » by Benjamin Disraeli
Synonyms for sedulousness
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