English dictionary

cessation

/s/E/'s/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a stopping

noun.event

Examples
A cessation of the thunder.

Synonyms surcease

Source: WordNet 3.0
A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final; a stop; as, a <i>cessation</i> of the war.

noun

Source: webster1913