abrupt — sudden and unexpected; happening without warning
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sudden and unexpected; happening without warning
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrʌpt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's abrupt resignation left everyone wondering what happened.
- My diet came to an abrupt end when I saw the chocolate cake.
- His abrupt 'No!' ended the discussion immediately.
abrupt
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbrʌpt/]
sudden and unexpected; happening without warning
The car made an abrupt stop to avoid the child.
The weather changed abruptly during the hike. (⚡ Sudden + 🛑 Unexpected → Abrupt)
The abrupt earthquake made the volcano erupt and interrupted the rescue mission.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abruptus', the past participle of 'abrumpere', meaning 'to break off' or 'to sever'. The word combines 'ab-' (away, off) with 'rumpere' (to break or burst).
Breakdown
ab- (away, off) + rupt (break, burst) = abrupt
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's abrupt resignation left everyone wondering what happened.”
“My diet came to an abrupt end when I saw the chocolate cake.”
“His abrupt 'No!' ended the discussion immediately.”
“The movie's abrupt ending left the audience confused and asking for refunds.”
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