English

Adverb

abruptly ‎(comparative more abruptly, superlative most abruptly)

1. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16^th century.]^[1]

Derived terms

• abruptly pinnate

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References

1. ↑ Lesley Brown (editor), The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition (Oxford University Press, 2003 [1933], ISBN 978-0-19-860575-7), page 8