Abrupt
Example: De abrupte verandering in het weer verraste iedereen in de stad.
Definition
"Abrupt" describes something sudden and unexpected, often causing surprise or shock. It refers to a change or action that happens quickly without warning, such as an abrupt change in weather that catches people off guard.
Etymology
The word "abrupt" comes from the Latin word 'abruptus,' meaning 'broken off' or 'steep.' It combines 'ab-' (away) with 'rumpere' (to break). Did you know? The sense of suddenness in "abrupt" reflects this idea of something breaking off unexpectedly.
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"Abrupt" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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