Vocabulary Spotlight
Cessation
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: रुकावट (Rukavat) – The process of ending or being brought to an end.
Pronunciation
[seh-sey-shuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Halt – ठहराव (Thaharaav)
Related Words
Discontinuation – बंदी (Bandi)
Word Origin
“Cessation” Latin shabd “cessare” se nikla hai, jiska matlab hota hai “to cease” ya “rukna”. Yeh Old French se bhi aaya hai aur English mein iska istemaal 15th century mein shuru hua tha.
Word Family
Verb: Cease – रुकना (Rukna)
Noun: Cessation – रुकावट (Rukavat)
Usage Examples
1. Dhaarawal ka cessation rajya sarkar ke naye niyamon ke kaaran hua.
– The cessation of mining was due to the new government regulations.
2. Lambi ladaai ke baad, dono pakshon ke beech shanti ki cessation hui.
– After a long conflict, a cessation of hostilities was declared between the two parties.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, cessation ka prayog adhiktar legal ya administrative context mein hota hai, jahan kisi activity ya prakriya ko rokne ya khatam karne ka zikr hota hai.
In Context
Business, law aur political fields mein, “cessation” shabd bahut hi common hai jab koi activity ya prakriya ko rokne ki baat hoti hai, jaise ceasefire agreements ya activity bans.