English English Dictionary

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Result for Abrupt

Abrupt (a.)

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

Abrupt (a.)

Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

Abrupt (a.)

Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.

Abrupt (a.)

Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.

Abrupt (n.)

An abrupt place.

Abrupt (v. t.)

To tear off or asunder.