diligence
13 points
English
9 letters
Common
Commonness #19,520
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈɪlʌdʒʌns/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural diligences
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a diligent effort
persevering determination to perform a task
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).