abrupt

adjective

Related

Derived from abruptus

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : abrupt
  • comparative : abrupter
  • superlative : abruptest

Senses

  • short, rude
  • exceedingly sudden

abrupt

verb

Related

Derived from abrumpo

Forms

  • simple present : abrupt
  • simple present, singular, third person : abrupts
  • simple past : abrupted
  • present participle : abrupting
  • past participle : abrupted

Senses

  • to break off/sever/interrupt suddenly/curtail