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Cessation: meaning, definitions and examples

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cessation

 

[ sɛˈseɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

end of something

Cessation refers to the ending or stopping of something, such as an activity, process, or action. It signifies the point at which something ceases to exist or operate.

Synonyms

end, halt, stop, termination

Examples of usage

  • The cessation of hostilities between the two countries was a relief for the citizens.
  • With the cessation of funding, the project came to a halt.
  • After the cessation of rain, the sun started shining again.
Context #2 | Noun

cessation of activity

Cessation can also refer to a temporary or permanent stoppage of a particular activity. It may involve the interruption of a practice or habit.

Synonyms

break, discontinuation, interruption, pause

Examples of usage

  • The doctor advised a cessation of smoking to improve his health.
  • The company announced the cessation of production due to financial constraints.

Translations

Translations of the word "cessation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cessação

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

🇩🇪 Beendigung

🇮🇩 penghentian

🇺🇦 припинення

🇵🇱 zaprzestanie

🇯🇵 終了 (しゅうりょう)

🇫🇷 cessation

🇪🇸 cesación

🇹🇷 durdurma

🇰🇷 중지

🇸🇦 توقف

🇨🇿 ukončení

🇸🇰 ukončenie

🇨🇳 停止 (tíngzhǐ)

🇸🇮 prenehanje

🇮🇸 stöðvun

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტა

🇦🇿 dayandırma

🇲🇽 cesación

Etymology

The word 'cessation' originated from the Latin word 'cessationem', which means a stopping or pausing. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to denote the act of ceasing or stopping something. Over time, it has become a common term to describe the end or halt of various activities or processes.

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