Diligence

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

Definitions of diligence

noun careful and persistent work or effort

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great diligence in completing her homework on time.

A2 The student's diligence in studying paid off when he passed the exam with flying colors.

B1 The success of the project was due to the team's diligence in meeting deadlines.

B2 The lawyer's diligence in preparing for the case helped secure a favorable outcome for the client.

C1 The scientist's diligence in conducting thorough research led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

C2 The author's diligence in revising the manuscript multiple times resulted in a critically acclaimed novel.

adjective diligent (related to showing care and effort in one's work or duties)

Example Sentences

A1 She showed diligence in completing her homework on time.

A2 The student's diligence in studying paid off with good grades.

B1 The company values diligence in its employees, rewarding those who work hard.

B2 His diligence in researching the topic thoroughly impressed his professor.

C1 The lawyer's diligence in preparing for the case led to a successful outcome.

C2 The scientist's diligence in conducting experiments meticulously resulted in groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of diligence in a Sentence

formal The success of this project is dependent on the diligence of each team member.

informal If you want to pass the exam, you need to study with diligence.

slang She aced the test because she put in the hard work and diligence.

figurative The artist painted with such diligence that every stroke seemed to come alive.

Grammatical Forms of diligence

plural

diligences

comparative

more diligent

superlative

most diligent

present tense

diligence

future tense

will diligence

perfect tense

has diligenced

continuous tense

is diligencing

singular

diligence

positive degree

diligent

infinitive

to diligence

gerund

diligencing

participle

diligencing

Origin and Evolution of diligence

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'diligence' originated from the Latin word 'diligentia', which means carefulness or attentiveness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diligence' has retained its original meaning of carefulness and attentiveness, but it has also come to be associated with perseverance and hard work.