Definition

The quality of continuing without stopping or being interrupted.

Example

The incessancy of the noise made it hard to concentrate.

Conversation

Have you noticed the incessancy of the rain lately?

Yeah, it feels like it hasn’t stopped for days!

It’s kind of overwhelming, right?

Definitely! I hope it clears up soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incessancy → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "cessare" (meaning to cease or stop) combined with the suffix "-ancy" (indicating a state or quality). The word "incessancy" refers to the state of not ceasing or being continuous.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not ceasing' ('in-' means not and 'cessare' means to stop) to remember that 'incessancy' describes something that goes on continuously.

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