cessation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of bringing something to an end or halt.

  - "The cessation of hostilities marked the beginning of peace negotiations."
  - "The cessation of smoking led to improved health."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

close , endpoint , terminus , hiatus , moratorium , recess

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cessation
cessation , impression , expression , suppression

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Variants

List of all variants of cessation that leads to same result
cessation , cessations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'cessare' meaning 'to stop', 'to cease'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cessation' is often used in legal and medical contexts.

2. The longest recorded cessation of a war lasted for 30 years.

3. The term 'cessation' is also used in hydrology to describe the stoppage of water flow.

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Related Concepts

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1. termination: The act of bringing something to an end or completing a project.

2. hiatus: A pause or interruption in a continuous process.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cessation' is often used to describe the end of a conflict or the end of a relationship. In art, it can represent the end of a cycle or the end of a journey.

How to Memorize "cessation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stop sign or a red light to represent the concept of cessation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cessation' with the idea of stopping or ending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-E-S-S-A-T-I-O-N' to remember the meaning of the word.

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