cessation — the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈseɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The boss announced the cessation of Friday pizza parties due to budget cuts.
- The cessation of her alarm clock led to three hours of oversleeping.
- The doctor recommended cessation of all caffeine intake.
cessation
NOUN[/səˈseɪʃən/]
the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end
The ceasefire brought a sudden cessation of gunfire across the battlefield.
Work's cessation begins vacation's creation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cessatio' meaning 'a stopping or ceasing', derived from the verb 'cessare' (to cease, stop, or give up). The Latin root 'cedere' means 'to go away' or 'to yield'.
Breakdown
cess- (from Latin cessare, to cease) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = cessation (the act or process of ceasing)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss announced the cessation of Friday pizza parties due to budget cuts.”
“The cessation of her alarm clock led to three hours of oversleeping.”
“The doctor recommended cessation of all caffeine intake.”
“After the cessation of rain, we finally had our picnic.”
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