noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

cessation

seh-SAY-shuhn

Cessation (noun) means the stopping of something, whether temporary or permanent. Example: “Both sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities.”

noun

The stopping of something, whether temporary or permanent.

"Both sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities."

How to Use Cessation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal word for stopping or ending something.

When to use it

Formal; more common in legal, medical, or diplomatic writing than in everyday speech.

Common pairings

cessation of hostilities smoking cessation

cessations plural

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Both sides agreed to a _____ of hostilities.

From Latin cessatio, related to cease.

Origin: Latin

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What does “cessation” mean?

The word “cessation” means the stopping of something, whether temporary or permanent. In plain terms, a formal word for stopping or ending something.

How do you pronounce “cessation”?

“Cessation” is pronounced seh-SAY-shuhn (/sɛˈseɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “cessation” in a sentence?

Here is “cessation” used in a sentence: “Both sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities.”

What part of speech is “cessation”?

“Cessation” is a noun.

Where does the word “cessation” come from?

The word “cessation” comes from Latin. From Latin cessatio, related to cease.

Is “cessation” a common word?

“Cessation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.