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Definition of Abrupt

1. Adjective. Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions. "Abrupt prose"

2. Adjective. Exceedingly sudden and unexpected. "An abrupt change in the weather"

3. Adjective. Extremely steep. "A sharp drop"

4. Adjective. Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner. "An abrupt reply"

Definition of Abrupt

1. a. Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.

2. n. An abrupt place.

3. v. t. To tear off or asunder.

Definition of Abrupt

1. rudely brief [adj -RUPTER, -RUPTEST] : ABRUPTLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Abrupt

1. Something that is sudden and unexpected. (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abrupt

abrogators Abronia Abronia elliptica Abronia fragrans Abronia latifolia Abronia maritima Abronia umbellata Abronia villosa abrooke abrooked

abrookes abrooking abrosia abrosias abrupt (current term) abrupt (current term) abrupter abruptest abruption abruption

abruptions abruptio placentae abruptio placentae abruptly abruptly abruptly-pinnate abruptly-pinnate leaf abruptness abruptnesses abrupts

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