Abruptness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abruptness is a noun meaning The state of being abrupt or broken.
Meaning
The state of being abrupt or broken.
More Meanings
- Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.
Example Sentences
So be neither diffuse with damp and slippery words nor blunt the edge of your discourse by abruptness of style. Study in particular the purest period of style, that those who move only to Ciceronian rhythm call you not a Celt.
Word Forms
- abruptnesses
Synonyms for abruptness
Depending on context, synonyms include spontaneity, subitaneousness, brusqueness, shortness, suddenness, precipitancy.
Antonyms for abruptness
Common opposites include gentleness, gradualness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suddenness, precipitance, precipitancy, precipitateness, precipitousness, steepness.
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