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Cessation vs Tranquillity - What's the difference?

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Cessation is a related term of tranquillity.


As nouns the difference between cessation and tranquillity

is that cessation is (formal) a ceasing or discontinuance, as of action, whether temporary or final while tranquillity is the state of being tranquil.

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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    tranquillity

    English

    Alternative forms

    * tranquility

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • the state of being tranquil
  • the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
  • the absence of stress; serenity
  • the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.

    • Usage notes

    * More common spelling in the UK; less common in the US.

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    Related terms

    * tranquil * tranquillize * tranquilly * tranquilness

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