Definition of sedulous

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sed·u·lous    (sj-ls) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

Persevering and constant in effort or application; assiduous. See Synonyms at busy.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin sdulus, from sdul, zealously : s, without; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + dol, ablative of dolus, trickery (probably from Greek dolos, cunning; see del-² in Indo-European roots)

OTHER FORMS:
sedu·lous·ly(Adverb), sedu·lous·ness or se·duli·ty  (s-dl-t, -dy-) KEY (Noun)