unceasingly
|un-ceas-ing-ly|
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/ʌnˈsiːsɪŋli/
(unceasing)
continuous action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unceasingly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cease' from Latin 'cessare', meaning 'to stop'.
Historical Evolution
'unceasingly' evolved from the Middle English word 'unceasen', which combined 'un-' and 'ceasen', eventually forming the modern English word 'unceasingly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not stopping', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not stop or pause; continuously.
The rain fell unceasingly throughout the night.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35