sedulity

noun

se·​du·​li·​ty si-ˈdü-lə-tē How to pronounce sedulity (audio)
-ˈdyü-
: sedulous activity : diligence

Examples of sedulity in a Sentence

her sedulity was rewarded when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sedulity was in 1542

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Cite this Entry

“Sedulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedulity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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