diligent

Plate 1 of classical virtues: Diligence. She is holding a whip and spurs, signifying a drive to steadfastly move forward with one's means.

Meaning

Adjective

Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

Origin

From Middle English diligent, from Old French diligent, from Latin dīligēns ("careful, attentive, diligent"), present participle of dīligō, from dī-, dis- + legō; see elect and select.

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