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abruption Meaning & Definition

/əˈbɹʌp.ʃn̩/

What Does Abruption Mean?

Abruption is a noun that means A sudden termination or interruption. It can also mean A sudden breaking off or breaking away; a violent separation of bodies.

Abruption in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/əˈbɹʌp.ʃn̩/
Syllables3
Synonymsbreaking off
Pluralabruptions

Abruption Definition (Noun)

  1. A sudden termination or interruption.
  2. A sudden breaking off or breaking away; a violent separation of bodies.

Noun

  1. A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies.

Synonyms of Abruption

Abruption synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

abruption (plural abruptions)

Origin of Abruption

From abrupt +‎ -ion. From Latin abruptio, from abrumpo (“to break off”).

How Do You Say Abruption?

You say abruption as /əˈbɹʌp.ʃn̩/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bɹʌp).

Frequently Asked Questions About Abruption

What part of speech is abruption?

Abruption is a noun.

What is another word for abruption?

Words with a similar meaning to abruption include breaking off. See the full list of abruption synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of abruption?

The plural of abruption is abruptions.