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abrupt adjective

  /æbˈɹʌpt/ , /əˈbɹʌpt/
  • Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  • Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
 abrupt
  • Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
 brusque, precipité
  • Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
 brusque

abruptness

raideur
abrupt wedge shell
haricot de mer

🇫🇷 fr en 🇬🇧

abrupt adjective

  /a.bʁypt/
steep, sheer
  • (Sens figuré) Direct, sec, sans civilités, en parlant d’une personne
 abrupt, blunt, brusque, sharp, short
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