In a careful and persistent manner; with steady, earnest effort and attention to detail. Describes doing work thoroughly and conscientiously.
From Latin diligentia meaning 'carefulness, attentiveness,' from diligere 'to love, esteem highly,' literally 'to choose apart.' The concept connects careful selection with devoted effort.
The Latin root of 'diligent' literally means 'to love' or 'choose carefully' - true diligence isn't just hard work, but work done with care and attention because you value the outcome!
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