Definitions
Sudden, unexpected, or brusque in manner.
Word origin
First attested in 1583. Borrowed from Latin abruptus (“broken off”), perfect passive participle of abrumpō (“break off”), formed from ab (“from, away from”) + rumpō (“to break”).
Used in a sentence
“The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.”
“The cause of your abrupt departure.”
“'Is it a slickstone?' she asks, and Maren snorts, an abrupt sound, bringing her hand up to her mouth.”
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