Abrupt Meaning. Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions. Using too few words when talking in a way that.
Sudden and unexpected came to an abrupt stop an abrupt turn an abrupt decision to retire. Late 16th century from Latin abruptus broken off steep past participle of abrumpere from ab- away from rumpere break. - This would mean a rather.
Abrupt precipitous sharpadj extremely steep.
Characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning. Terminating or changing suddenly. An example of abrupt is a driver quickly making a left turn without putting his turn signal on first. Abruptadj exceedingly sudden and unexpected.
