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Definition of cessation

cessation

/sɛˈseɪ.ʃən/
ces · sa · tion
Plural:cessations
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Adjective:cessative
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• noun

1

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end, either temporarily or permanently.

Example

"Public health officials launched a nationwide campaign to support smoking cessation among young adults."

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• Rhymes for cessation

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French cessation or directly from Latin cessationem, a noun of action from cessare ('to stop, delay, or hold back'), which is a frequentative of cedere ('to go, yield, or withdraw').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cessation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cessation
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