Definition of Abruption

1. Noun. An instance of sudden interruption.

Exact synonyms: Breaking Off
Generic synonyms: Break, Disruption, Gap, Interruption

Definition of Abruption

1. n. A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies.

Definition of Abruption

1. Noun. (archaic) A sudden termination or interruption. ¹

2. Noun. A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Abruption

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Abruption

1. A tearing away, separation, or detachment. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abruption

abrooks
abrosia
abrosias
abrotanum
abrotanums
abrotine
abrotines
abrupt
abrupt cessation
abrupted
abrupter
abruptest
abrupting
abruptio placentae
abruptio placentarum
abruption (current term)
abruptiones placentarum
abruptions
abruptly
abruptly-pinnate
abruptly-pinnate leaf
abruptness
abruptnesses
abrupts
abs
abs-
absalonism
absalonisms
abscess
abscess root

Literary usage of Abruption

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Thirty-seven women with acute severe preterm placental abruption were compared with a control group of 51 women requiring preterm delivery for a medical ..."

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