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abrupt
[ uh-bruhpt ]
adjective
- sudden or unexpected:
an abrupt departure.
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- curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc.:
an abrupt reply.
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- terminating or changing suddenly:
an abrupt turn in a road.
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- having many sudden changes from one subject to another; lacking in continuity or smoothness:
an abrupt writing style.
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- steep; precipitous:
an abrupt descent.
- Botany. truncate ( def 4 ).
abrupt
/ əˈʌ /
adjective
- sudden; unexpected
- brusque or brief in speech, manner, etc; curt
- (of a style of writing or speaking) making sharp transitions from one subject to another; disconnected
- precipitous; steep
- botany shaped as though a part has been cut off; truncate
- geology (of strata) cropping out suddenly
Derived Forms
- ˈܱٱ, adverb
- ˈܱٲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ܱ· adverb
- ·ܱ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abrupt1
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Example Sentences
President Trump’s escalating trade tensions could bring an abrupt end to Hollywood’s ambitions in China.
Wallen made an abrupt exit at the end of the episode, whispering something to host Mikey Madison before storming off the stage.
The show also follows the astronomical rise of the Tejano music star and the abrupt end to her life.
It may have come to an abrupt and difficult end, but England need to get back to winning ways, and Knight has left enormous shoes to fill in all aspects.
His abrupt departure marked a jarring coda to the department career of a decorated officer once regarded as a potential replacement for former chief Michel Moore.
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