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sedulous
sed·u·lous
[
séjjələss
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
working persistently:
working with great zeal and persistence
2.
painstaking:
carried out with great care, concentration, and commitment
sedulous attention to detail
[
Mid-16th century. < Latin
sedulus
<
se
"without" +
dolus
"deception"
]
se·du·li·ty
[
sə dlətee
]
noun
sed·u·lous·ly
[
séjjələsslee
]
adverb
sed·u·lous·ness
[
séjjələssnəss
]
noun
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