Incessantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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incessantly
[ ɪnˈsɛsəntli ]
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
Word origin
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.