Incessant: meaning, definitions and examples

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incessant

 

[ ɪnˈsɛsənt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

continuous

Continuing without interruption; non-stop. Never ceasing.

Synonyms

ceaseless, constant, persistent, uninterrupted

Examples of usage

  • His incessant talking during the movie annoyed everyone.
  • The incessant rain caused flooding in the area.
  • She was tired of his incessant complaints about work.
Context #2 | Noun

persistent person or thing

A person or thing that continues without stopping or ceasing.

Synonyms

perpetual, relentless, unending, unrelenting

Examples of usage

  • She was an incessant worker, always striving for perfection.
  • The incessant noise of the construction site was driving the neighbors crazy.

Translations

Translations of the word "incessant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incessante

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 unaufhörlich

🇮🇩 tak henti-hentinya

🇺🇦 безперервний

🇵🇱 nieustanny

🇯🇵 絶え間ない (taemanai)

🇫🇷 incessant

🇪🇸 incesante

🇹🇷 sürekli

🇰🇷 끊임없는 (kkeunimeobneun)

🇸🇦 مستمر

🇨🇿 neustálý

🇸🇰 neustály

🇨🇳 不断的 (búduàn de)

🇸🇮 neprestan

🇮🇸 stöðugur

🇰🇿 үздіксіз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტი

🇦🇿 dayanmadan

🇲🇽 incesante

Etymology

The word 'incessant' originates from the Latin word 'incessans', which is derived from the verb 'incessare' meaning 'to advance'. Over time, it evolved to the current English usage that signifies something continuous and unceasing. The concept of continuous motion or action has been associated with 'incessant' throughout history, reflecting the human desire for progress and perseverance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,435, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.