No Matter How You Say It: Diligence
Word Origin
Diligence is a descendant of diligere, a Latin word meaning “to value highly”. It is formed by combining dis (“apart”) and legere (“to choose”). Diligent individuals choose to make the most of their abilities and their energies.
Sign Language
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Diligent Idioms
“Give it your best shot.”
“The devil is in the details.”
“Practice makes perfect.”
In Other Languages
Spanish – diligencia
French – diligence
German – Sorgfalt
Italian – diligenza
Swedish – flit
Basque – ardura
Portugese – diligência