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Dilligent vs. Diligent: What's the Difference?

Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 7, 2023
"Dilligent" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Diligent," referring to someone who shows care and persistence in their work or duties.

Which is correct: Dilligent or Diligent

How to spell Diligent?

Dilligent is Incorrect

Diligent is Correct

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Key Differences

Remember that "diligent" contains one "l" and one "g."
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Think of "diligence," from which "diligent" is derived, also with a single "l."
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Associate with "intelligent," which has one "l" in the beginning.
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Visualize the word "digit," which starts similarly to "diligent" and also contains only one "l."
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Relate it to "delicate" in the sense that both convey attention to detail and have one "l."
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Dilligent and Diligent Definitions

Dilligent

Dilligent is an incorrect spelling of Diligent.
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Diligent

Characterized by careful and persistent effort.
His diligent approach ensured the project's success.
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Diligent

Consistently hardworking and attentive.
She was diligent in her studies, always completing her assignments ahead of time.
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Diligent

Showing care in doing one's work.
The diligent gardener tended to every plant.
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Diligent

Steadfast in application or attention.
Her diligent focus resulted in an impeccable presentation.
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Diligent

Industrious and committed.
His diligent efforts were recognized by the company.
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Diligent

Marked by persevering, painstaking effort.
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Diligent

Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
Scientists are very diligent in their work.
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Diligent

Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.
The judges shall make diligent inquisition.
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Diligent

Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings.
Diligent cultivation of elegant literature.
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Diligent

Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness;
A diligent (or patient) worker
With persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
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Diligent

Characterized by care and perseverence in carrying out tasks;
A diligent detective investigates all clues
A diligent search of the files
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FAQs

Why is it called Diligent?

Derived from the Latin "diligens," meaning "attentive, careful."
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What is the pronunciation of Diligent?

Diligent is pronounced as /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/.
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What is the root word of Diligent?

The root is the Latin "diligens."
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What is the verb form of Diligent?

There isn't a direct verb form, but "diligere" is the Latin verb meaning "to esteem or love."
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Which article is used with Diligent?

Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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What is the singular form of Diligent?

Diligent.
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Which preposition is used with Diligent?

"In" as in "diligent in his duties."
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Is Diligent a negative or positive word?

It is a positive word.
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Is Diligent an adverb?

No, but "diligently" is its adverbial form.
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Which vowel is used before Diligent?

The vowel "a" as in "a diligent worker."
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What is the plural form of Diligent?

Diligent is an adjective and doesn't have a plural form.
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Is Diligent a vowel or consonant?

"Diligent" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the word Diligent imperative?

No.
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What is the third form of Diligent?

Diligent does not have verb forms.
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Which conjunction is used with Diligent?

Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence.
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What part of speech is Diligent?

Adjective.
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What is the first form of Diligent?

Diligent does not have verb forms.
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Is Diligent a collective noun?

No.
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How many syllables are in Diligent?

Three syllables.
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How do we divide Diligent into syllables?

Dil-i-gent.
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What is a stressed syllable in Diligent?

The first syllable, "Dil."
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Which determiner is used with Diligent?

Can vary with context, e.g., "this diligent worker."
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Is Diligent an abstract noun?

No, but "diligence" is its abstract noun form.
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Is Diligent a countable noun?

No, it's an adjective.
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How is Diligent used in a sentence?

"He was diligent in completing his tasks on time."
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Is Diligent a noun or adjective?

Diligent is an adjective.
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Is the Diligent term a metaphor?

No.
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What is another term for Diligent?

Industrious.
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What is the opposite of Diligent?

Lazy or negligent.
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What is the second form of Diligent?

Diligent does not have verb forms.
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