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industriousness
(encz) | industriousness,pracovitost n: Zdeněk Brož |
Industriousness
(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.
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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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industriousness
(gcide) | industriousness \in*dus"tri*ous*ness\ n.
persevering application; habitual and diligent occupation
with productive activity.
Syn: diligence, industry.
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industriousness
(wn) | industriousness
n 1: persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence
won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are
still regarded as virtues" [syn: diligence,
industriousness, industry] |
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Industriousness
(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.
[1913 Webster]
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.
[1913 Webster]
Industrious to seek out the truth of all things.
--Spenser.
-- In*dus"tri*ous*ly, adv. -- In*dus"tri*ous*ness, n.
[1913 Webster]industriousness \in*dus"tri*ous*ness\ n.
persevering application; habitual and diligent occupation
with productive activity.
Syn: diligence, industry.
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