Cessation and Dormancy

Cessation

Cessation noun - The stopping of a process or activity.

Dormancy and cessation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dormancy" instead a noun "Cessation".

Nearby Word: cession

Dormancy

Dormancy noun - A state of temporary inactivity.

Cessation and dormancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cessation" instead a noun "Dormancy".

Nearby Word: dormant
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Dormancy and Cessation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cessation/dormancy
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Dormancy or Cessation. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cessation/dormancy.
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