diligence
nounmasculineformal/ɐ.ˈfĩ.ku/low
a·fin·co
Definition
Steady and earnest application or effort; diligent assiduity.
He pursued his studies with great diligence and passion.
The success of the venture was due to the team's diligence.
Common collocations
with diligencework diligentlypursue with diligence
Etymology
Origem obscura, possivelmente de 'a-' (intensificador) + 'fincar' (cravar).