adjective

incessant

incessant, ceaseless, constant, unremitting

The incessant noise from the traffic was unbearable.

The incessant noise from the traffic was unbearable.

((incessant)) + noun The incessant rain flooded the streets.

Synonyms: constant, continuous, perpetual; Antonyms: intermittent, occasional

From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'cessare' (to cease). Literally meaning 'not ceasing'.

Break it down: 'in-' (not) + 'cess' (from cease). Something that does not cease. Imagine a dripping faucet you can't turn off.

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