Definition of abruptness Abruptness

/ʌbɹʌˈptnʌs/ - [ubruptnus] - ab•rupt•ness

We found 7 definitions of abruptness from 4 different sources.

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What does abruptness mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: abruptnesses

abruptness - the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
  precipitateness, precipitousness, precipitance, precipitancy, suddenness
  hurriedness, hastiness, haste, hurry, precipitation hasty impulsiveness
abruptness - an abrupt discourteous manner
  brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness
  rudeness, discourtesy a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
abruptness - the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
  precipitousness, steepness
  gradient, slope the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; "a five-degree gradient"
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  • abruptness (n.)
    The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
  • abruptness (n.)
    Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner.

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