Industriousness

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  industriousness \in*dus"tri*ous*ness\ n.
     persevering application; habitual and diligent occupation
     with productive activity.
  
     Syn: diligence, industry.
          [WordNet 1.5]



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Industrious \In*dus"tri*ous\, a. [L. industrius, industriosus:
     cf. F. industrieux. See {Industry}.]
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     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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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  industriousness
       n : persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence
           won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are
           still regarded as virtues" [syn: {diligence}, {industry}]