abrupt

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
    extremely steep
    surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

Word Origin

abrupt (adj.)
1580s, from Latin abruptus "broken off, precipitous, disconnected," past participle of abrumpere "break off," from ab- "off" (see ab-) + rumpere "break" (see rupture (n.)). Related: Abruptly; abruptness.

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Example

1. That could provide cushion in an abrupt tumble .
2. His abrupt departure also leaves hp grappling with innumerable questions .
3. This will bring an abrupt end to its cheap-labour manufacturing .
4. That only leads to speculation the move was truly abrupt .
5. An abrupt change could have a revolutionary impact .

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