Canadian English Meaning of abrupt

abrupt

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Definitions and Meaning of abrupt in English

Wordnet

abrupt (s)

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

exceedingly sudden and unexpected

extremely steep

surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

Webster

abrupt (a.)

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

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

Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.

Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.

Webster

abrupt (n.)

An abrupt place.

Webster

abrupt (v. t.)

To tear off or asunder.

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