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
1
The stopping of something, whether temporary or permanent.
"Both sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities."
How to use cessation
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- cessations
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Both sides agreed to a _____ of hostilities.
Etymology
From Latin cessatio, related to cease.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for cessation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
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.
