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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Incessantly
The primary meaning of the word "Incessantly" is to describe an action that continues without pause or interruption.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "Incessantly" as continuing or repeating something without pause or interruption, or to a degree that seems excessive or annoying.
- * It can also describe something that happens or is done constantly or repeatedly, often in a way that is annoying or unwanted.
Etymology of Incessantly
The word "Incessantly" has its roots in the Latin words "in" meaning "not" and "cessare" meaning "to stop", with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe actions or events that continue without interruption.
Example Uses
- The alarm rang incessantly until I finally got out of bed to turn it off.
- * The baby cried incessantly throughout the night, keeping us awake.
- * The noise from the construction site was incessant, making it hard to concentrate.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
occasionally
sporadically
intermittently
infrequently
rarely
seldom
periodically
seasonally
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briefly
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momentarily
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fitfully
unevenly
erratically
unpredictably
capriciously
inconsistently
irregularly