never-ending

UK: ˌnevər ˈendɪŋ | US: ˌnevər ˈendɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. continuing without end; eternal or seemingly eternal

  2. adj. persistently recurring or uninterrupted

Structure
never <not at any time>end <terminate>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "never-ending" is a compound adjective formed by combining "never" (Old English nǣfre, from ne "not" + ǣfre "ever") and "ending" (from Old English endian, meaning "to terminate"). The suffix "-ing" turns the verb "end" into a present participle, creating an adjective that describes something as "continuously not terminating." This logical construction reflects a straightforward but vivid portrayal of perpetual continuity.

Examples

  1. The never-ending rain made the streets flood.

  2. Her never-ending enthusiasm inspired the team.

  3. The desert seemed like a never-ending expanse of sand.

  4. He was trapped in a never-ending cycle of work and stress.

  5. The child asked never-ending questions about the universe.