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Abrupt

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Meanings of Abrupt

Adjective

  • Happening suddenly without warning; unexpected.
  • Very steep or sharp, like a cliff.
  • Not polite or friendly.

Verb

  • To stop something suddenly.
  • To break something apart.

Noun

  • A sudden change or break.

Explanation of the word: Abrupt

Abrupt means something happens suddenly or quickly, like when you stop running really fast all of a sudden.

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Translations for the word: Abrupt

hindi
अचानक (Achanak)

Achanak

तुरंत (Turant)

Turant

अचानक (Achanak)

Achanak

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Abrupt

What does 'abrupt' mean?
The word 'abrupt' means something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
How do you pronounce 'abrupt'?
You pronounce 'abrupt' like this: uh-BRUPT.
What is the origin of the word 'abrupt'?
The word 'abrupt' comes from the Latin word 'abruptus', which means 'broken off' or 'steep'.
What is the meaning of 'abrupt' in Kannada?
The word 'abrupt' in Kannada is 'ಅಕಸ್ಮಾತ್' (Akasmāt).