assiduous

== English == === Etymology === A learned borrowing from Latin assiduus, from assidere (“to sit down to”), from ad- (“to”) + sedere (“to sit”). Compare sedulous. Cognate (via assidere) to assess. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /əˈsɪdjuːəs/, /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ (General American) IPA(key): /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ === Adjective === assiduous (comparative more assiduous, superlative most assiduous) Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious. Synonyms: meticulous, diligent, sedulous; see also Thesaurus:industrious ==== Usage notes ==== Since the 18th century, this term has sometimes carried a connotation of servility. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===