abrupt

Meanings

• adjective

  Sudden and unforeseen; not gradual or anticipated.

  - "The abrupt change in weather caught everyone by surprise."
  - "His abrupt tone made the situation more tense."
  - "The end of the project came with an abrupt halt."

• adjective

  Performed or done without warning or delay; hasty.

  - "He gave an abrupt answer to the question."
  - "The driver made an abrupt turn, causing the passengers to feel uneasy."
  - "The company made an abrupt decision to lay off employees."

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Pronunciation

1. /aˈbɹʌpt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

broken , rough , rugged , blunt , brusque , sudden , disconnected , unexpected , brusque , impolite , rude , uncivil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abrupt
hiccup , stupor , supper

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Variants

List of all variants of abrupt that leads to same result
abrupt , abrupter , abruptest , abruptness , abruptnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French abrupter, from abrupre ‘a cliff, steep place’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abrupt' is often used in geology to describe a sudden change in rock strata.

2. In mathematics, an 'abrupt function' is one that has infinite slope at a point.

3. The term 'abrupt deceleration' is used in aviation to describe a sudden decrease in airspeed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sudden: Refers to something that happens unexpectedly and without warning.

2. Unexpected: Refers to something that is not what was anticipated or planned.

3. Hasty: Refers to something that is done quickly and without proper consideration.

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Culture

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In literature, 'abrupt' is often used to describe sudden and unexpected events or changes. In art, it can be used to depict jarring or dissonant images. In music, it can refer to sudden shifts in tempo or key.

How to Memorize "abrupt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cliff or steep hill to remember the meaning of 'abrupt'. Imagine a sudden and unexpected change, like a cliff giving way underfoot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'abrupt' with the word 'sudden' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: S-Sudden and unforeseen, U-Unforeseen, H-Hasty.

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