Incessantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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incessantly

 

[ ɪnˈsɛsəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe continuous or uninterrupted action

Continuing without interruption; constantly.

Synonyms

constantly, continuously, unceasingly

Examples of usage

  • She talked incessantly about her vacation.
  • The rain fell incessantly throughout the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "incessantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incessantemente

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 unaufhörlich

🇮🇩 terus-menerus

🇺🇦 безперервно

🇵🇱 nieustannie

🇯🇵 絶え間なく (たえまなく)

🇫🇷 sans cesse

🇪🇸 incesantemente

🇹🇷 aralıksız

🇰🇷 끊임없이

🇸🇦 بلا انقطاع

🇨🇿 nepřetržitě

🇸🇰 nepretržite

🇨🇳 不断地 (bùduàn de)

🇸🇮 neprestano

🇮🇸 stöðugt

🇰🇿 тоқтаусыз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტლად

🇦🇿 dayanmadan

🇲🇽 incesantemente

Etymology

The word 'incessantly' originated from the Latin word 'incessantem,' which means 'unceasing, continuous.' It has been in use in the English language since the 15th century. The adverb 'incessantly' emphasizes the idea of continuity and uninterrupted action, adding a sense of persistence or repetition to the verb it modifies. Over the centuries, 'incessantly' has maintained its primary meaning of 'continuing without interruption' and is commonly used to describe actions or processes that are persistent or unceasing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,785, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.