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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Abruptness

· Ab·rupt·ness · IPA /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/
01 n. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
  1. 1.
    The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
  2. 2.
    Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner.