adj

sedulous

Sedulous (adj) means of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious.

adj

Of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious.

Of an activity: carried out with diligence.

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Etymology

From Latin sēdulus (“diligent, industrious, sedulous; solicitous; unremitting; zealous”) + English -ous. Sēdulus is probably derived from sēdulō (“diligently; carefully; purposely; zealously”) (possibly from sē- (prefix meaning ‘without’) + dolō (ablative singular of dolus (“deceit, deception; evil intent, malice”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *del- (“to count, reckon”))) + -us (suffix forming adjectives).

Rhymes for sedulous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sedulous?

"sedulous" (adj) means of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious.

What are the different meanings of sedulous?

"sedulous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavours to effect a goal; steadily industrious; 2. Of an activity: carried out with diligence.