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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus:
cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.]
[1913 Webster]
1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly,
regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not
slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful
and useful labor.
[1913 Webster]
Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to
the established government. --Sir W.
Temple.
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2. Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit
or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious
in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker.
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Industrious to seek out the truth of all things.
--Spenser.
-- In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
industriousness \in*dus"tri*ous*ness\ n.
persevering application; habitual and diligent occupation
with productive activity.
Syn: diligence, industry.
[WordNet 1.5]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus:
cf. F. industrieux. See Industry.]
1. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly,
regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not
slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful
and useful labor.
Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to
the established government. --Sir W.
Temple.
2. Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit
or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious
in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker.
Industrious to seek out the truth of all things.
--Spenser.
-- In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]
industriousness
n : persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence
won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are
still regarded as virtues" [syn: diligence, industry]
From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
industriousness
n.
The quality of being industrious; diligence.
From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]
industriousness
n.
The quality of being industrious; diligence.
From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]
industriousness
n.
The quality of being industrious; diligence.
From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]
industriousness
n.
The quality of being industrious; diligence.
From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
industriousness'
Engelska n.
(böjning en subst industriousness)
From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]
Industriousness /ɪndˈʌstɹiəsnəs/
الاجتهاد
From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]
industriousness /ɪndˈʌstɹiəsnəs/
pracovitost
From English - German Ding/FreeDict dictionary ver. 1.9-fd1 : [ freedict:eng-deu ]
industriousness /ɪndˈʌstɹiəsnəs/
Fleiß , Strebsamkeit , Arbeitseifer , Arbeitsfreude , Schaffigkeit [BW] [Schw.] , Arbeitsamkeit [veraltend] , Emsigkeit [altertümlich]
Synonym: industry
see: No sweet without sweat., No cross, no crown.
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