abrupt
Use Abrupt in a sentence
adjective
1.
sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
2.
curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc.: an abrupt reply.
3.
terminating or changing suddenly: an abrupt turn in a road.
4.
having many sudden changes from one subject to another; lacking in continuity or smoothness: an abrupt writing style.
5.
steep; precipitous: an abrupt descent.
Origin:
1575–85; < Latin abruptus broken off (past participle of abrumpere), equivalent to ab- ab- + -rup- break + -tus past participle suffix
1575–85; < Latin abruptus broken off (past participle of abrumpere), equivalent to ab- ab- + -rup- break + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
ab·rupt·ly, adverb
ab·rupt·ness, noun
un·ab·rupt·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1, 3. quick, sharp. See sudden. 2. short, hurried, hasty, blunt. 4. discontinuous, broken, uneven.
1, 3. quick, sharp. See sudden. 2. short, hurried, hasty, blunt. 4. discontinuous, broken, uneven.
Antonyms
1, 3. gradual. 2. deliberate; patient, courteous.
1, 3. gradual. 2. deliberate; patient, courteous.
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World English Dictionary
abrupt (əˈbrʌpt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | sudden; unexpected |
| 2. | brusque or brief in speech, manner, etc; curt |
| 3. | (of a style of writing or speaking) making sharp transitions from one subject to another; disconnected |
| 4. | precipitous; steep |
| 5. | botany shaped as though a part has been cut off; truncate |
| 6. | geology (of strata) cropping out suddenly |
| [C16: from Latin abruptus broken off, from | |
| ab'ruptly | |
| —adv | |
| ab'ruptness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
abrupt
1580s, from L. abruptus "broken off, precipitous, disconnected," pp. of abrumpere "break off," from ab- "off" + rumpere "break" (see rupture). Related: Abruptly.
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Example sentences
The sun is out there, over the ocean, until it goes down suddenly and abrupt night sets in.
My method for learning student names is abrupt and possibly rude but pretty successful.
His abrupt manner in answering correspondence might leave the impression of high-handedness or lack of concern.
He made an abrupt sweeping motion with his hand.
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