repose

English

/ɹɪˈpoʊz/, /ɹɪˈpəʊz/

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) Rest; sleep.
  • quietness; ease; peace; calmness.
  • (geology) The period between eruptions of a volcano.
  • (art) A form of visual harmony that gives rest to the eye.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English reposen (be at rest) derived from Middle French reposer derived from Old French repauser derived from Latin repausō, pausō (pause, halt, rest, cease), pausa (pause, stop, break, rest, halt) derived from παῦσις (stopping, pause, ceasing) derived from Ancient Greek παύω (stop, cease, make to rest, halt, hinder, end, withhold).

Origin

Ancient Greek

παύω

Gloss

stop, cease, make to rest, halt, hinder, end, withhold

Concept
Semantic Field

Time

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

止

Emoji

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