a. [ L. incessans, -antis; pref. in- not + cessare to cease: cf. F. incessant. See Cease. ] Continuing or following without interruption; unceasing; unitermitted; uninterrupted; continual; as, incessant clamors; incessant pain, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] Against the castle gate, . . . Which with incessant force and endless hate, They batter'd day and night and entrance did await. Spenser. Syn. -- Unceasing; uninterrupted; unintermitted; unremitting; ceaseless; continual; constant; perpetual. [ 1913 Webster ] |