Definition of abrupt

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Abrupt (a.) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off..

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Abruptly :: Abruptly (adv.) In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly..
Saltation :: Saltation (n.) An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races.
Knack :: Knack (v. i.) To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise to chink..
Abruption :: Abruption (n.) A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies.
Bolt :: Bolt (v. i.) To start forth like a bolt or arrow; to spring abruptly; to come or go suddenly; to dart; as, to bolt out of the room..
Balk :: Balk (v. i.) To stop abruptly and stand still obstinately; to jib; to stop short; to swerve; as, the horse balks..
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony; as, to snatch a loaf or a kiss..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve..
Retroflexed :: Retroflexed (a.) Reflexed; bent or turned abruptly backward.
Bundle :: Bundle (v. t.) To send off abruptly or without ceremony.
Shoulder :: Shoulder (n.) An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object, or limits motion, etc., as the projection around a tenon at the end of a piece of timber, the part of the top of a type which projects beyond the base of the raised character, etc..
Snatchingly :: Snatchingly (adv.) By snatching; abruptly.
Precipice :: Precipice (n.) A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff..
Soft :: Soft (superl.) Having, or consisting of, a gentle curve or curves; not angular or abrupt; as, soft outlines..
Clack :: Clack (v. t.) A sharp, abrupt noise, or succession of noises, made by striking an object..
Abrupt :: Abrupt (a.) Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places..
Round :: Round (a.) Full and smoothly expanded; not defective or abrupt; finished; polished; -- said of style, or of authors with reference to their style..
Ictic :: Ictic (a.) Pertaining to, or caused by, a blow; sudden; abrupt..
Bluntness :: Bluntness (n.) Abruptness of address; rude plainness.
Bold :: Bold (n.) Steep; abrupt; prominent.
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