cancellation — the action of canceling something that has been arranged or planned
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of canceling something that has been arranged or planned
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The wedding cancellation shocked everyone, especially the 200 guests who had already bought new outfits.
- Due to the cancellation of classes, students celebrated as if they had won the lottery.
- The hotel's cancellation policy allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.
cancellation
NOUN[/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/]
the action of canceling something that has been arranged or planned
Flight cancellation disappoints waiting passengers
Vacation cancellation announced at the station!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'cancellare', meaning to cross out or obliterate with a lattice pattern. The term originates from the Roman practice of invalidating important documents by drawing a grid pattern across them, rendering them void and unreadable.
Breakdown
cancel (from Latin cancellare, to cross out) + -ation (noun suffix forming the act or result of an action). The suffix -ation transforms the verb into an abstract noun denoting the process or state of cancellation.
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📝Examples
“The wedding cancellation shocked everyone, especially the 200 guests who had already bought new outfits.”
“Due to the cancellation of classes, students celebrated as if they had won the lottery.”
“The hotel's cancellation policy allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.”
“The concert cancellation left thousands of fans holding useless tickets and broken dreams.”
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