abruptness

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/, /əˈbɹʌpt.nəs/

Noun

abruptness (uncountable)

1. The state of being abrupt or broken [First attested in the early 17^th century.]
2. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence. [First attested in the early 17^th century.]

Synonyms

• (suddenness) spontaneity, subitaneousness; see also Thesaurus:suddenness

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