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Definition of: studious
(st
′dē·əs, sty′-) adjective
1. Given to study; devoting oneself to the acquisition of knowledge.
2. Earnest in the use of means; assiduous: studious to please.
3. Done with deliberation; studied: studious politeness.
4. Favorable to study; for study: studious halls. [<L studiosus <studium zeal. See STUDIO.]
—stu′di·ous·ly adverb
—stu′di·ous·ness noun
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