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Cessation vs Stopping - What's the difference?

cessation | stopping |

As nouns the difference between cessation and stopping

is that cessation is (formal) a ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final while stopping is the act of something that stops; a halt.

As a verb stopping is

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cessation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final.
  • * Motley
    • the temporary cessation of the papal iniquities
  • * Sir J. Hayward
    • The day was yearly observed for a festival by cessation from labour.

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    stopping

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of something that stops; a halt.
    • constant startings and stoppings
  • Material for filling a cavity.
  • (mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
  • A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.
    • (Youatt)

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