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Word: Conscientious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 17th century: from French consciencieux, from medieval Latin conscientiosus, from Latin conscientia (see conscience)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Short Definition:wishing to do one's work or duty well
Examples:- a conscientious man, he took his duties very seriously
Definition:
relating to a person's conscience
Short Definition:relating to person's conscience
Examples:- the individual is denied even the opportunity to break the law on conscientious grounds
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