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Definition of Sedulous
1. Adjective. Marked by care and persistent effort. "Sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles"
Similar to: Diligent
Derivative terms: Assiduity, Assiduousness, Sedulity, Sedulousness
Definition of Sedulous
1. a. Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business, or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous; as, the sedulous bee.
Definition of Sedulous
1. diligent [adj] - See also: diligent
Medical Definition of Sedulous
1. Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business, or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous; as, the sedulous bee. "What signifies the sound of words in prayer, without the affection of the heart, and a sedulous application of the proper means that may naturally lead us to such an end?" (L'Estrange) Synonym: Assiduous, diligent, industrious, laborious, unremitting, untiring, unwearied, persevering. Sed"ulously, Sed"ulousness. Origin: L. Sedulus, perhaps from sedere to sit, and so akin to E. Sit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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