Abrupt
Example: The change was abrupt and unexpected
Definition
"Abrupt" describes something occurring suddenly and unexpectedly, often characterized by a sharp or steep change. It is used to convey a sense of immediacy or lack of warning, as in the phrase 'The change was abrupt and unexpected.'
Etymology
The word "abrupt" comes from the Latin 'abruptus,' meaning 'broken off' or 'steep,' derived from 'ab-' (away) and 'rumpere' (to break). Did you know that this origin reflects the suddenness implied by the word, as if something was literally broken off without warning?
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"Abrupt" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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