Dictionary
as•si•du•i•ty
Pronunciation: (as"i-dOO'i-tē, -dyOO'-), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -ties.
1. constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.
2. assiduities,devoted or solicitous attentions.
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