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 Diligent Lazy Diligent Idioms “Give it your best shot.” “The devil is in the details.” “Practice makes perfect.”