Incessant: meaning, definitions and examples
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incessant
[ ɪnˈsɛsənt ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.