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How do you spell Industrious?

Correct spelling

industrious

Remember: inDUSTRious builds from within - DUSTR like construction dust from building.

Why is industrious spelled this way?

From Latin industria, diligence. INDU (within) + STRUERE (to build). An industrious person builds from within — internal drive manifested as sustained productive effort.

Common misspellings of industrious

industriousindustriusindustriuousindusterous

Example

The industrious student completed all her assignments ahead of schedule.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell industrious?+
The correct spelling is "industrious". Remember: inDUSTRious builds from within - DUSTR like construction dust from building.
Is it industrious or industrious?+
The correct spelling is "industrious", not "industrious".

Other commonly misspelled words

individual indolent indomitable industrial

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