Word
cessation
Phoneticsces·sa·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/
UK/sɛsˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of stopping something or the state of being stopped. It is often used when talking about ending a war or a long process.
n. the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. Often used in legal, military, or formal administrative contexts.
Examples
“The two countries agreed to a cessation of fighting.”
“The medical team observed a complete cessation of symptoms after the patient finished the new treatment.”
“The treaty called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, followed by a phased withdrawal of all military personnel from the disputed border region within thirty days.”
Examples
simple
“The two countries agreed to a cessation of fighting.”
contextual
“The medical team observed a complete cessation of symptoms after the patient finished the new treatment.”
complex
“The treaty called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, followed by a phased withdrawal of all military personnel from the disputed border region within thirty days.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cessation” in context.
Usage
Often paired with 'of' to specify what has stopped (e.g., 'cessation of activities').
Real-World Examples
“Trump's peace plan calls for the immediate cessation of military operations in Gaza.” “The roadmap calls for the immediate cessation of military operations in the enclave.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French cessation, itself a borrowing from Latin cessātiō. By surface analysis, cease + -ation. Compare cession < cede.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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