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abruptest

 

[ əˈbrʌptəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sudden change

The term 'ablruptest' is the superlative form of 'abrupt', which means extremely sudden or unexpected. It describes a situation or change that occurs without warning and is often surprising or jarring. This adjective is typically used to emphasize the unexpectedness and severity of the change or event. Instances of abruptness can be found in various contexts, such as conversations, weather changes, or shifts in mood.

Synonyms

instantaneous, sharp, steep, sudden, unexpected

Examples of usage

  • The teacher made the abruptest announcement about the class cancellation.
  • His abruptest departure left everyone in shock.
  • The weather turned the abruptest in the middle of the afternoon.
  • She experienced the abruptest change in her job responsibilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "abruptest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais abrupto

🇮🇳 सबसे अचानक

🇩🇪 am abruptesten

🇮🇩 terpatah paling mendadak

🇺🇦 найрізкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej nagły

🇯🇵 最も急な

🇫🇷 le plus abrupt

🇪🇸 el más abrupto

🇹🇷 en sert

🇰🇷 가장 갑작스러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر حدة

🇨🇿 nejprudší

🇸🇰 najprudší

🇨🇳 最陡峭的

🇸🇮 najstrmejši

🇮🇸 brattast

🇰🇿 ең күрт

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მკვეთრი

🇦🇿 ən kəskin

🇲🇽 el más abrupto

Etymology

The word 'abrupt' originates from the Latin word 'abruptus', which means 'broken off' or 'steep'. The Latin term is a combination of 'ab-', meaning 'away from', and 'rumpere', meaning 'to break'. Therefore, 'abrupt' carries the connotation of something that has been broken off suddenly, leading to the modern sense of the term suggesting a lack of gradualness. Over time, the word made its way into Middle French as 'abrupt', retaining similar meanings, and then entered the English language around the late 14th century. The superlative form, 'abruptest', emerged later, allowing speakers to describe the utmost level of suddenness or unexpectedness in a situation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,539, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.