abruptiones
|ab-rup-tions|
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/æbˈrʌpʃənz/
(abruption)
sudden separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abruption' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abruptio', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break'.
Historical Evolution
'abruptio' transformed into the English word 'abruption', maintaining its meaning of sudden separation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a breaking away', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'abruption', referring to sudden breaking or separation.
The abruptiones of the ice sheets were unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 15:36