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Abrupt Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abrupt" is mainly used as adjective meaning "abrupt", "sudden" or "unexpected". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "abrupt"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Regular
- Comparative: abrupter
- Superlative: am abruptesten
Meanings of "abrupt" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Sudden and unexpected"
"Abrupt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Sudden or unexpected, without prior notice."
- Translation(s): abrupt, sudden, unexpected, sharp
- Synonym(s): plötzlich, unvermittelt, jäh
- Antonym(s): allmählich, schrittweise
- Related word(s): abrupte Bewegung, abrupter Wechsel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der abrupte Wetterwechsel überraschte alle.
- Sein abruptes Verhalten irritierte die Gäste.
- Die abrupte Entscheidung führte zu Verwirrung.
2.) "Suddenly or unexpectedly"
"Abrupt", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a sudden or unexpected manner."
- Translation(s): suddenly, abruptly, unexpectedly
- Synonym(s): plötzlich, unvermittelt
- Antonym(s): allmählich, langsam
- Related word(s): plötzlich, unvermittelt
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er stoppte abrupt mitten auf der Straße.
- Das Gespräch endete abrupt.
- Sie wechselte abrupt das Thema.