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How do you spell Incessant?

Correct spelling

incessant

Remember: inCESSant contains CESS (cease) - it never ceases, so double S

Why is incessant spelled this way?

From Latin incessans, not ceasing. IN (not) + CESSARE (to cease). Something incessant never stops — continuation that exhausts everyone except itself.

Common misspellings of incessant

incessentincesantincesssantincesesant

Example

The incessant barking from next door kept me awake all night.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incessant?+
The correct spelling is "incessant". Remember: inCESSant contains CESS (cease) - it never ceases, so double S
Is it incessent or incessant?+
The correct spelling is "incessant", not "incessent".

Other commonly misspelled words

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