# abruptness

> English word · Noun · IPA /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/

## Definitions
1. The state of being abrupt or broken
2. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.

## Etymology
From abrupt + -ness.

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