sedulity

UK: sɪˈdjuːlɪti | US: sɪˈduːlɪti

Definition

  1. n. diligent and persistent effort; steady and earnest application

Structure
sedul <diligent>ity <noun suffix>
Etymology

sedulity = sedul<diligent> + ity<noun suffix>

  1. sedul (from Latin sedulus "diligent, zealous")

    • Original meaning: "careful, persistent"
    • Modern connotation: retains the sense of earnest effort.

  2. ity (noun-forming suffix from Latin -itas)

    • Indicates a state or quality (e.g., "velocity," "clarity").

Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin sedulus, likely influenced by se dolus ("without guile"), implying sincerity in effort. The word evolved in English (16th century) to emphasize unwavering diligence, often in scholarly or laborious contexts. The suffix -ity formalizes the abstract quality of persistence.

Examples

  1. Her sedulity in mastering the violin earned her a prestigious scholarship.

  2. The project’s success was attributed to the team’s collective sedulity.

  3. Despite setbacks, he pursued his goals with remarkable sedulity.

  4. Sedulity is a virtue often undervalued in fast-paced modern workplaces.

  5. The manuscript’s accuracy reflects the author’s sedulity in research.