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assiduity

noun as·si·du·ity \ˌa-sə-ˈdü-ə-tē, -ˈdyü-\
plural as·si·du·ities

Definition of ASSIDUITY

1
:  the quality or state of being assiduous :  diligence
2
:  persistent personal attention —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of ASSIDUITY

1596

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Synonyms
diligence, assiduousness, industriousness, industry, sedulity, sedulousness

Rhymes with ASSIDUITY

ambiguity, conspicuity, contiguity, continuity, exiguity, incongruity, ingenuity, perpetuity, perspicuity, promiscuity, superfluity

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