ceaselessly
|cease/less/ly|
B2
/ˈsiːsləsli/
(ceaseless)
endless
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ceaselessly' originates from the English word 'ceaseless', which is derived from the verb 'cease', meaning 'to stop'.
Historical Evolution
'cease' transformed from the Old French word 'cesser', which came from the Latin word 'cessare', meaning 'to delay or stop'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stop or delay', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without stopping'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not stop or end.
The rain fell ceaselessly throughout the night.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42