Abruptness

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈbɹʌp.nÉ™s/, /əˈbɹʌpt.nÉ™s/

Origin

abrupt + -ness

Full definition of abruptness

Noun

1. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness. First attested in the early 17^th century.

1. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner. First attested in the early 17^th century.