# abend

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈæbɛnd/ · frequency rank #89,066

## Definitions
1. The abnormal termination of a program.
2. Termination of a process prior to completion.

## Etymology
Blend of abnormal + end.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/abend