Learn today’s Dictionary.com Word of the Day... Dictionary.com - Dictionary.com Logo HELLO, TIRELESS ACHIEVER! "Assiduously" describes working with careful and persistent effort. Whether it's a project, a workout, or learning new words, tackling it assiduously gets the job done. So, keep at it, you wordsmith in progress! WORD OF THE DAY October 01, 2024 ASSIDUOUSLY [ uh-sij-oo-uhs-lee ] adverb with careful and consistent effort; diligently Learn More About This Word WHERE DOES THE NAME "OCTOBER" COME FROM? Why does the name of the tenth month of the year have a root that refers to the number eight? We'll explain the quirky history of how October got its name. Keep reading Thank you Dictionary.com Thesaurus.com About Us | | | This email has been sent to by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404