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abruptly-organized

|a-brupt-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/əˈbrʌptli ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪzd/

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/əˈbrʌptli ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

sudden arrangement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abruptly-organized' is a compound word formed from 'abruptly' and 'organized'. 'Abruptly' originates from Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off', and 'organized' comes from Greek 'organon', meaning 'tool' or 'instrument'.

Historical Evolution

'abruptly' evolved from Latin 'abruptus' through Old French 'abrupt', while 'organized' developed from Greek 'organon' through Latin 'organizare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abruptly' meant 'broken off' or 'steep', while 'organized' meant 'to arrange'. Together, they convey a sense of sudden arrangement.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by a sudden or unexpected arrangement or structure.

The event was abruptly-organized, leaving many attendees confused.

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Last updated: 2025/07/18 07:26