cessation
UK: sɛˈseɪʃən | US: sɛˈseɪʃən
n. the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end
n. a temporary or complete stopping of an action, process, or activity
cessation = cess<stop, yield> + ation<noun suffix>
- cess (from Latin cessare, meaning "to stop, delay, or yield")
- ation (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "cessation" traces back to Latin cessatio, derived from cessare ("to stop, pause, or cease"). The root cess- is also seen in words like "cease" and "cesspool" (though the latter evolved differently). The suffix -ation systematically converts verbs into nouns denoting the act or result of the action. Over time, "cessation" entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its core meaning of stopping or halting.
The cessation of hostilities brought relief to the war-torn region.
Smoking cessation programs help individuals quit tobacco use.
The machine automatically detects any cessation of movement.
A temporary cessation of rainfall allowed the farmers to harvest their crops.
The treaty mandated the immediate cessation of nuclear testing.