abruptness

== English == === Etymology === From abrupt +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/, /əˈbɹʌpt.nəs/ === Noun === abruptness (usually uncountable, plural abruptnesses) The state of being abrupt or broken [First attested in the early 17th century.] Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence. [First attested in the early 17th century.] ==== Synonyms ==== (suddenness): spontaneity, subitaneousness; see also Thesaurus:suddenness ==== Translations ==== === References ===