abruptly-altered
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/əˈbrʌptli ˈɔltərd/
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/əˈbrʌptli ˈɔːltəd/
sudden change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abruptly-altered' is a compound word formed from 'abruptly' and 'altered'. 'Abruptly' originates from Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off', and 'altered' comes from Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change'.
Historical Evolution
'abruptly' evolved from the Latin 'abruptus' through Old French 'abrupt', while 'altered' evolved from Latin 'alterare' through Old French 'alterer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abruptly' meant 'broken off', and 'altered' meant 'to change'. Together, they convey a sudden change.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
changed suddenly or unexpectedly.
The plan was abruptly-altered due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 11:17