Incessantly

/ɪnˈsɛsəntli/ adverb

Definition

Continuing without stopping or pausing; constantly and persistently.

Etymology

From incessant (from Latin incessans, from in- not + cedere to stop). The -ly makes it an adverb. It literally means 'not stopping.'

Kelly Says

The root 'cede' means to stop or yield—so 'incessant' literally means 'won't cede/yield'—it's a word that refuses to surrender or stop!

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