Etymology

abruptly

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Today it means: In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. Full definition →

First used First attested in the late 16ᵗʰ century.English abrupt ← Latin abruptus
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  1. Latinabrumpō
  2. Latinabruptus
  3. Englishabrupt
  4. English todayabruptly

From abrupt + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the late 16ᵗʰ century. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

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