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abruptly-guided

|a-brupt-ly-guid-ed|

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/əˈbrʌptli-ˈɡaɪdɪd/

sudden direction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abruptly-guided' is a compound word formed from 'abruptly' and 'guided'. 'Abruptly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abruptus', where 'ab-' meant 'off' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break'. 'Guided' comes from Old French 'guider', meaning 'to lead or direct'.

Historical Evolution

'Abruptly' changed from the Latin word 'abruptus' and eventually became the modern English word 'abruptly'. 'Guided' evolved from the Old French 'guider' to the modern English 'guided'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abruptly' meant 'broken off suddenly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suddenly'. 'Guided' has largely retained its original meaning of 'directed or led'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by sudden or unexpected guidance or direction.

The project took an abruptly-guided turn when the new manager took over.

Synonyms

Antonyms

smoothly-guidedgradually-directed

Last updated: 2025/07/18 03:28