Borrowed through Anglo-French from Latin diligentia, meaning attentiveness or carefulness, from diligere, to value, esteem, or choose carefully. The older English word also had a sense of haste or speed, but modern use centers on careful effort and required care.
What does diligence mean?
Diligence means careful, steady, and persistent effort in doing work or carrying out a responsibility.
Is diligence countable?
It is usually uncountable. Say with diligence or great diligence, not a diligence for ordinary effort.
What is due diligence?
Due diligence is careful investigation or review before a business, legal, or financial decision.
What is the difference between diligent and diligence?
Diligent is the adjective. Diligence is the noun for the quality or practice.
What is the adverb form of diligence?
The adverb is diligently, as in They worked diligently.
Is diligence a positive word?
Yes. It usually praises careful effort, reliability, and attention to detail.
Do you say make due diligence?
No. The usual phrases are conduct due diligence, perform due diligence, or carry out due diligence.