English Explanatory Dictionary

abruptness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being abrupt or broken
  2. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.

Pronunciation

/əˈbɹʌp.nəs/ /əˈbɹʌpt.nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abruptness.wav

Word forms

abruptness abruptnesses

Etymology

From abrupt + -ness.

Synonyms

subitaneousness spontaneity
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