abrupt

/aˈbɹʌpt/

noun

  1. 1

    Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

verb

  1. 1

    To tear off or asunder.

  2. 2

    To interrupt suddenly.

adjective

  1. 1

    Broken away (from restraint).

  2. 2

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

    “The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.”
  3. 3

    Curt in manner.

  4. 4

    Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

  5. 5

    Broken off.

  6. 6

    Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.

  7. 7

    Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

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