ceaseless — Never stopping or ending; continuous without interruption. Something that goes on persistently without pause or break.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Never stopping or ending; continuous without interruption. Something that goes on persistently without pause or break.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːsləs/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's ceaseless karaoke sessions are driving me crazy.
- The scientist made ceaseless efforts to find a cure for the disease.
- The baby's ceaseless crying kept the entire family awake all night.
ceaseless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsiːsləs/]
Never stopping or ending; continuous without interruption. Something that goes on persistently without pause or break.
Never stopping or ending; continuous without interruption. Something that goes on persistently without pause or break.
Through ceaseless storms, he stands fearless and peerless!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cessare' meaning 'to stop or rest,' which came into English through Old French 'cesser' in the 14th century. The suffix '-less' was added to create the meaning 'without stopping.'
Breakdown
cease (to stop) + -less (without/lacking) = without stopping
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My neighbor's ceaseless karaoke sessions are driving me crazy.”
“The scientist made ceaseless efforts to find a cure for the disease.”
“The baby's ceaseless crying kept the entire family awake all night.”
“His ceaseless complaints about the weather made everyone avoid him.”
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