Definitions for cessation
sɛˈseɪ ʃənces·sa·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cessation, surceasenoun

   a stopping

   "a cessation of the thunder"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cessationnoun

   A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final.

   cessation of war, smoking cessation

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cessationnoun

   Etymology: cessatio, Lat.

   1. A stop; a rest; a vacation.

   The day was yearly observed for a festival, by cessation from labour, and by resorting to church. John Hayward.

   True piety, without cessation tost
   By theories, the practick part is lost. John Denham.

   There had been a mighty confusion of things, an interruption and perturbation of the ordinary course, and a cessation and suspension of the laws of nature. John Woodward, Nat. Hist.

   The rising of a parliament is a kind of cessation from politicks. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 55.

   The serum, which is mixed with an alkali, being poured out to that which is mixed with an acid, raiseth an effervescence; at the cessation of which, the salts of which the acid was composed, will be regenerated. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   2. A pause of hostility, without peace.

   When the succours of the poor protestants in Ireland were diverted, I was intreated to get them some respite, by a cessation. Charles I .

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1. cessation

   Cessation refers to the act of stopping, discontinuing, or bringing an end to something. It is the process or an instance of ceasing or being brought to an end.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Cessationnoun

   a ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a cessation of the war

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Cessation

   ses-ā′shun, n. a ceasing or stopping: a rest: a pause. [Fr.,—L. cessation-em. See Cease.]

Anagrams for cessation »

1. sonicates

2. canoeists

How to pronounce cessation?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Karen

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cessation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cessation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of cessation in a Sentence

1. Murray Garnick:

   We're focused on the future and, with FDA in place, working to develop less risky tobacco products, we remain committed to aligning our business practices with society's expectations of a responsible company. This includes communicating openly about the health effects of our products, continuing to support cessation efforts, helping reduce underage tobacco use and developing potentially reduced-risk products.

2. State John Kerry:

   The modalities for a cessation of hostilities are now being completed. In fact, we are closer to a ceasefire today than we have been.

3. Stefan Barta:

   Outcomes for persons living with HIV and cancer treated appropriately can be similar to outcomes in non-HIV infected patients, appropriate cancer screening of persons living with HIV, health education and lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation should move to the forefront.

4. Martin Tobias Lithner:

   Neolithicization is the evolutionary cessation from a physiological perspective.

5. State John Kerry:

   It is very clear that the cessation of hostilities is frayed and at risk, russia needs to understand that our patience is not infinite, and in fact very limited, with respect to whether or not Assad is going to be held accountable.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cessation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cessation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=cessation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cessation