ABRUPT', a. [L. abruptus, from abrumpo, to break off, of ab and rumpo. See Rupture.] 1. Literally, broken off, or broken short.Hence,2. Steep, craggy; applied to rocks, precipices and the like.3. Figuratively, sudden; without notice to prepare the mind for the event; as an abrupt entrance and address.4. Unconnected; having sudden transitions from one subject to another; as an abrupt style.5. In botany, an abrupt pinnate leaf is one which has neither leaflet, nor entril at the end.ABRUPT', n. A chasm or gulf with steep sides. "Over the vast abrupt." [This use of the word is infrequent.] |
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