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Beneakin Posted 18 years ago
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Correct use of sedulous and perseverance?

0Over the last year I have gained tremendous perseverance and sedulousness. ?? is this acceptable?02br
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0That sounds weird to the native ear. I don't view perseverance as something you gain, but rather something you develop. 0-

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  • 0That sounds weird to the native ear.
  • I don't view perseverance as something you gain, but rather something you develop.
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0That sounds weird to the native ear. I don't view perseverance as something you gain, but rather something you develop. And since the two words are similar, I feel like you're being redundant.0-
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00Nevertheless, I'm not sure I would say that I have 01u00gained02u00 these qualities. I think I would use the adjectival forms, saying that I learned to be sedulous and perseverant. (I like the reverse order bette
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0 wonderful thank you very much.. and would diligent work alright? any other suggestions?0-
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0Hi,02br
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00Note that 'sedulousness' is a very, very uncommon word. I had to look it up, as I don't remember ever reading or hearing it.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Yes. I think 01i00diligent02i00 would be perfect.02br
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0Sedulous: you'll hear it in Latin (sedulus), not in English050010id1
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