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Meaning of abrupt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abrupt

Pronunciation:/aˈbɹʌpt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

verb

Definitions

  1. To tear off or asunder.

  2. To interrupt suddenly.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Broken away (from restraint).

  2. Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

    Example: The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.

  3. Curt in manner.

    Synonyms:brusqueimpoliterudeuncivil

  4. Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/abrupt

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suddenprecipitousdisconnectedsharpdiscourteoussteepstaccatorapid