transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈbrəpt ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin abruptus, from past participle of abrumpere to break off, from ab- + rumpere to break — more at reave
Date: 1530
1.
a. : characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning : unexpected
came to an abrupt stop
an abrupt turn
an abrupt decision to retire
b. : unceremoniously curt
an abrupt manner
c. : lacking smoothness or continuity
an abrupt transition
2. : giving the impression of being cut or broken off ; especially : involving a sudden steep rise or drop
abrupt hills
a high abrupt bank bounded the stream
Synonyms: see precipitate , steep
• abrupt·ly ə-ˈbrəp(t)-lē adverb
• abrupt·ness ə-ˈbrəp(t)-nəs noun