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studiousness|ˈstjuːdɪəsnɪs|
[f. studious a. + -ness.]
The state or quality of being studious.
1. Diligence in the pursuit of knowledge or learning; close application to study.
1530Palsgr. 277/2 Studyousnesse, studiosité. 1551T. Wilson Logic Ep. Ded. A v b, That all men..maie be the more prouoked to folowe the examples of your Maiestie aswell in studiousnesse & desier of knowlege, as also in the exercise of all vertue. 1627G. Hakewill Apol. i. iii. §4. 33 Men are..addicted..sometimes to studiousnesse & learning, sometimes to ease and ignorance. 1718Hickes & Nelson J. Kettlewell iii. lii. 319 Those that knew him there have testified for Studiousness. 1755Johnson, Studiousness, addiction to study. 1796F. Burney Camilla I. 232 Though abstracted from outward objects, his studiousness was not of a solemn cast. 1838Dickens Nich. Nick. xix, The book fell from her hand. Lounging upon an ottoman close beside her was Sir Mulberry Hawk... ‘What a delightful studiousness!’ said this accomplished gentleman. a1901W. Bright Age of Fathers xxix. (1903) II. 56 Ammonius..was famed for his humility and self-discipline and also for his studiousness.
2. Careful attention or observance.
1628Wither Brit. Rememb. vi. 1173 Their Exercises were..in studiousnesse Of piety, and of the Sciences, Which we terme liberall. c1645Howell Lett. (1650) II. lix. 87 In the interim I crave a candid interpretation of what is passed, and of my studiousnes in executing your Lordships Injunctions. 1670Eachard Cont. Clergy 39 They do it..out of simple phantastick glory, and a great studiousness of being wonder'd at. 1713Lond. Gaz. No. 5119/9 Your Studiousness of Your Peoples Goodness. |