abruptness

Noun

Meaning

The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.

Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

shortness precipitance brusqueness curtness precipitancy suddenness precipitateness gruffness precipitousness steepness speed start rise precipitation surprise
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Antonyms

gradualness attention accuracy caution patience generosity
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Hypernyms

precipitation slope gradient hurry haste rudeness

Examples

In addition to the Younger, Older, and Oldest dryases, a century-long period of colder climate similar to the Younger Dryas in abruptness has occurred within both the Bølling oscillation and the Allerød oscillation interstadials. Source: Internet

G. Kennedy, "Oratory", 519. Demosthenes was apt at combining abruptness with the extended period, brevity with breadth. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

abruptly-feathered abruptly-pinnate abruptly-pinnate leaf Abrus precatorius Abruzzese Abruzzi