cessation
Translation
cessation, stopping, halt
Examples
The cessation of hostilities was a relief.
The cessation of hostilities was a relief.
He called for a cessation of the noise.
He called for a cessation of the noise.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the stopping of (sth.) The cessation of hostilities was a relief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stopping, halt, end; Antonyms: start, continuation
Etymology
From Latin 'cessare' (to cease). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'cease-ation' – the action of ceasing or stopping something.