CESSATION

cessation, surcease

(noun) a stopping; “a cessation of the thunder”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

cessation (countable and uncountable, plural cessations)

(formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.

Synonyms

• (temporary): hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also pause

• (final): close, endpoint, terminus; see also finish

Anagrams

• canoeists, sonicates

Source: Wiktionary

Ces*sa"tion, n. Etym: [F. cessation, L. cessatio, fr. cessare. See Cease.]

Definition: A ceasing of discontinuance, as of action, whether termporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war. The temporary cessation of the papal iniquities. Motley. The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labor. Sir J. Hayward. Cessation of arms (Mil.), an armistice, or truce, agreed to by the commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for other purposes.

Syn.

– Stop; rest; stay; pause; discontinuance; intermission; interval; respite; interruption; recess; remission.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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