Word: diligently
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: dil
i
gent
ly
Definition: In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.
Morphemes:
Affix: diligent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: apart
Affix: legō
Language: la
Decoded: lego
Meaning: to choose
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.