Etymology of the English word studious
the English word
studiousderived from the Latin word
studiosus (eager, keen, full of zeal; student)
derived from the Latin word
studium (eagerness, enthusiasm, zeal)
derived from the Latin word
studere (desire, be eager for; busy oneself with)
Date
The earliest known usage of studious in English dates from the 14th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
