cess

Meanings

• Noun

  A tax or fee imposed on a particular article or transaction.

  - "The government imposed a cess on imported cars."
  - "The cess on tobacco products is intended to discourage their use."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛs/
   
   
   
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2. /sɛs/
   
   
   
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3. /sɛs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cess
cessation , cesspool , accession

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Variants

List of all variants of cess that leads to same result
cess , cesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'cesser' meaning 'to cease', due to the historical practice of imposing a tax or fee to 'cease' an unwanted activity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cesspool' comes from the fact that wastewater from houses used to be collected in cesspools before being disposed of.

2. The word 'cessation' is derived from the Latin word 'cessare', which means 'to cease'.

3. In some countries, a 'cess' is a fee paid to the local council for the provision of water and sewage services.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tax: A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, or transactions.

2. Tariff: A tax or duty imposed on imported or exported goods.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cess' is often used metaphorically to represent a burden or hindrance. In art, it can symbolize the idea of sacrifice or payment.

How to Memorize "cess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale where adding a cess is like adding a weight to balance things out.

2. associate
   

   - Remember that 'cess' is related to the word 'cessation', which can help you remember its meaning as a tax or fee.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'A Ceaseless Effort' to remember that 'cess' is related to taxes or fees that require a constant effort to pay.

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