Heylo! The word we're going to look at today is incessant.
Incessant
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈsɛs(ə)nt/ (in-SES-nt)
Definition
1. (of something unpleasant, usually) continuing without stopping.
Eg. Your incessant chatter drives her crazy.
Synonyms
ceaseless, constant, sustained
Antonyms
intermittent, occasional
Origin
The word originates from late Latin, to late Middle English via Old French.
The origin flowchart is as follows:
Latin: incessant, from in- (not) + cessare (ceasing); literally "not ceasing"
Old French: incessant
Middle English: incessant
Usage cues for similar words
Use of the word incessant implies that the subject is being referred to in a slightly negative context.
Ceaseless
This word carries connotations similar to that of incessant.
Eg. The ceaseless rain made it difficult to go back to sleep.
Constant
This word does not carry significant positive or negative connotations, although in some situations it may carry slight negative connotations similar to incessant.
Eg. Constant use of the device may result in overheating.
Sustained
This word is neutral.
Eg. The tree was felled after a few hours of sustained effort.
And that's it. Good luck with your prep, everyone, and stay tuned!
Incessant
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈsɛs(ə)nt/ (in-SES-nt)
Definition
1. (of something unpleasant, usually) continuing without stopping.
Eg. Your incessant chatter drives her crazy.
Synonyms
ceaseless, constant, sustained
Antonyms
intermittent, occasional
Origin
The word originates from late Latin, to late Middle English via Old French.
The origin flowchart is as follows:
Latin: incessant, from in- (not) + cessare (ceasing); literally "not ceasing"
Old French: incessant
Middle English: incessant
Usage cues for similar words
Use of the word incessant implies that the subject is being referred to in a slightly negative context.
Ceaseless
This word carries connotations similar to that of incessant.
Eg. The ceaseless rain made it difficult to go back to sleep.
Constant
This word does not carry significant positive or negative connotations, although in some situations it may carry slight negative connotations similar to incessant.
Eg. Constant use of the device may result in overheating.
Sustained
This word is neutral.
Eg. The tree was felled after a few hours of sustained effort.
And that's it. Good luck with your prep, everyone, and stay tuned!
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