ceaselessness — The quality or state of being continuous without interruption; the characteristic of never stopping or ending.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The quality or state of being continuous without interruption; the characteristic of never stopping or ending.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːsləsnəs/
Example Sentences
- The ceaselessness of my neighbor's karaoke practice is driving me crazy.
- Scientists study the ceaselessness of ocean waves to understand marine energy.
- The ceaselessness of social media notifications makes it hard to focus on work.
ceaselessness
NOUN[/ˈsiːsləsnəs/]
The quality or state of being continuous without interruption; the characteristic of never stopping or ending.
The quality or state of being continuous without interruption; the characteristic of never stopping or ending.
Ceaselessness conquers breathlessness and restlessness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cedere' meaning 'to yield, give way, or stop,' combined with English suffixes to create the opposite meaning. The word evolved to express the quality of never stopping or yielding.
Breakdown
cease (from Latin 'cedere' = to stop) + -less (without) + -ness (quality/state of being)
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📝Examples
“The ceaselessness of my neighbor's karaoke practice is driving me crazy.”
“Scientists study the ceaselessness of ocean waves to understand marine energy.”
“The ceaselessness of social media notifications makes it hard to focus on work.”
“Her dedication showed in the ceaselessness of her charitable work.”
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