Main Entry: in·ces·sant

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)in-ˈse-s^ənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English incessaunt, from Late Latin incessant-, incessans, from Latin in- + cessant-, cessans, present participle of cessare to delay — more at cease

Date: 15th century

: continuing or following without interruption : unceasing

synonyms see continual

— in·ces·sant·ly adverb