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Definition of Abruptnesses
1. abruptness [n] - See also: abruptness
Lexicographical Neighbors of Abruptnesses
Literary usage of Abruptnesses
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Encyclopædia of Gardening: Comprising the Theory and Practice of by John Claudius Loudon (1822)
"If on a declivity, and covering rocks or huge stones, a mixture of flowing lines
with abruptnesses may be happily introduced. 1969. ..."
2. On Planting and Rural Ornament: A Practical Treatise by Mr Marshall, Marshall (William) (1803)
"In ground which is composed of very refractory materials, you are presented often
with harsh lines, angular insertions, and disagreeable abruptnesses. ..."
3. A Treatise on Forming, Improving, and Managing Country Residences: And on by John Claudius Loudon (1806)
"The most beautiful mound formally placed upon a level or the most elegant sweep,
amid abruptnesses and irregularities, will ever be discordant. ..."
4. The Odyssey of Homer by Homer (1806)
"... be such in which we may evenly proceed, without being put to short stops by
sudden abruptnesses, or puzzled by frequent turnings and transpositions. ..."
5. The Works of Daniel Webster by Daniel Webster, Edward Everett (1851)
"One was quite as full as the other of deviations, abruptnesses, and perplexities.
And having received the President's * authority, I did say to Mr. Fox, ..."
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