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incessant definition

in·ces·sant (in ses′ənt)

adjective

never ceasing; continuing or being repeated without stopping or in a way that seems endless; constant

Etymology: Early ModE < LL incessans < L in-, not + cessans, prp. of cessare, to cease

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incessant Synonyms

incessant

modif.

ceaseless, continuous, unending, unremitting; see constant 1, perpetual 1, 2. See syn. study at perpetual.


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incessant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • chatter: The weaver birds began their incessant noisy chatter, fighting for the best position to build a new nest.

Modifying Another Word

  • seemingly: Not generally, but I did blog about the seemingly incessant sirens that followed the 21st July abortive bombings.
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