Where does “diligent” come from?
Diligent comes from Middle English diligent, from Old French diligent, from Latin diligens, the present participle of diligere, meaning to choose or prefer.
diligent (English): Performing with industrious concentration;...
Definitions
- Performing with industrious concentration;...
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