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abruptly-created

|a-brupt-ly-cre-at-ed|

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/əˈbrʌptli-kriˈeɪtɪd/

suddenly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abruptly-created' originates from the combination of 'abruptly' and 'created'. 'Abruptly' comes from Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off', and 'created' is derived from Latin 'creare', meaning 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'abruptly' changed from the Latin word 'abruptus' and eventually became the modern English word 'abruptly'. 'Created' evolved from the Latin 'creare' through Old French 'creer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abruptly' meant 'broken off', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suddenly'. 'Created' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to make'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed or made suddenly and without warning.

The abruptly-created plan left everyone in confusion.

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Last updated: 2025/03/19 21:31