Definition of "abrupt"
- noun
Something which is abrupt; an abyss.
- verb
To interrupt suddenly.
To tear off or asunder.
- adjective
Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
Broken off.
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
Curt in manner; brusque; rude; uncivil; impolite.
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Broken away (from restraint).
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