incessant
UK: ɪnˈsɛs(ə)nt | US: ɪnˈsɛs(ə)nt
adj. continuing without interruption; unceasing
incessant = in<not> + cess<stop, yield> + ant<adjective suffix>
- in: Latin prefix meaning "not" or "without."
- cess: From Latin cessare ("to stop, delay"), derived from cedere ("to yield, go").
- ant: Suffix forming adjectives, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word "incessant" originates from Latin incessans, combining in- (negation) + cessare ("to stop"). It reflects the idea of something that does not yield or pause, evolving into its modern meaning of "unceasing" in English. The root cedere ("to go") also appears in words like "cede" and "recess," highlighting the concept of movement or interruption.
The incessant rain caused flooding in the village.
She grew tired of his incessant complaints.
The machine emitted an incessant hum.
His incessant questions made the lecture difficult to follow.
The cicadas' incessant chirping filled the summer air.