constantly-rising
|con-stant-ly-ris-ing|
/ˈkɒnstəntli ˈraɪzɪŋ/
continuous increase
Etymology
'constantly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'constans,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'stare' meant 'to stand.' 'Rising' comes from Old English 'rīsan,' meaning 'to rise or move upwards.'
'constans' transformed into the Old French word 'constant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'constant.' 'Rīsan' evolved into the Middle English 'risen,' leading to the modern 'rise.'
Initially, 'constans' meant 'standing firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'continuous.' 'Rīsan' maintained its meaning of 'to rise or ascend.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuously increasing or growing without interruption.
The constantly-rising prices of goods are a concern for many consumers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 13:23