Definition

The act of stopping something or bringing it to an end.

Example

The cessation of the rain allowed us to go outside.

Conversation

Did you hear about the cessation of the construction work downtown?

Yeah, I saw that in the news. It's kind of surprising.

I wonder what caused the cessation in the first place.

Maybe they ran into some legal issues or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cessation → It is formed from "cessare" (meaning to cease or stop) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "cessation" refers to the action or process of ceasing or stopping something.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cease' — when something comes to a stop, that's what cessation means.

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