abruptly

adverbattested in dialogue

United States//əˈbɹʌp.li//
United States//əˈbɹʌpt.li//

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

adverb

1
In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.
After weeks of speculation and intracoalitional debate, the text of the compromise was released on Sept. 21. By Sept. 27, the coalition had fallen apart, with Manchin somewhat abruptly pulling what had become known as the side deal from a must-pass budget resolution.

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin abrumpō Latin abruptusbor. English abrupt Middle English -ly English -ly English abruptly From abrupt + -ly.

Forms

comparative: more abruptly
superlative: most abruptly

above · Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.Abraham · A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic…abroad · Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries.

abruptly · In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

abs · The abdominal muscles; plural of ab.Abs · A diminutive of the female given name Abigail.ABs · All Blacks, the New Zealand national rugby team.

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