a. [ L. assiduus, fr. assid&unr_;re to sit near or close; ad + sedēre to sit. See Sit. ] 1. Constant in application or attention; devoted; attentive; unremitting. [ 1913 Webster ] She grows more assiduous in her attendance. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Performed with constant diligence or attention; unremitting; persistent; as, assiduous labor. [ 1913 Webster ] To weary him with my assiduous cries. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Diligent; attentive; sedulous; unwearied; unintermitted; persevering; laborious; indefatigable. [ 1913 Webster ] As*sid"u*ous*ly, adv. -- As*sid"u*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] |