Etymology

abruptness

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Today it means: The state of being abrupt or broken Full definition →

First used First attested in the early 17ᵗʰ century.English abrupt ← Latin abruptus
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  1. Latinabrumpō
  2. Latinabruptus
  3. Englishabrupt
  4. English todayabruptness

From abrupt + -ness.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the early 17ᵗʰ century. The state of being abrupt or broken
  • First attested in the early 17ᵗʰ century. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.

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