incessant — continuing without pause or interruption
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing without pause or interruption
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsesənt/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's incessant karaoke sessions make me want to move to Antarctica.
- The incessant notifications from my phone interrupted my meditation.
- His incessant questions during the movie made everyone switch seats.
incessant
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈsesənt/]
continuing without pause or interruption
The incessant dripping from the ceiling kept him awake all night.
The peasant dreams of pleasant days despite incessant toil
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incessans', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'cessans' (ceasing), from the verb 'cessare' meaning 'to cease' or 'to stop'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + cessant (ceasing, from Latin cessare meaning 'to stop') = incessant (not ceasing, continuous)
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's incessant karaoke sessions make me want to move to Antarctica.”
“The incessant notifications from my phone interrupted my meditation.”
“His incessant questions during the movie made everyone switch seats.”
“The incessant traffic noise kept me awake all night.”
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