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abruptly-updated

|a-brupt-ly-up-dat-ed|

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/əˈbrʌptli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/

sudden update

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abruptly-updated' is a compound word formed from 'abruptly' and 'updated'. 'Abruptly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abruptus', where 'ab-' meant 'off' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break'. 'Updated' comes from the verb 'update', which is a combination of 'up' and 'date', meaning to bring something up to the present time.

Historical Evolution

'abruptly' changed from the Latin word 'abruptus' and eventually became the modern English word 'abruptly'. 'Updated' evolved from the combination of 'up' and 'date' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abruptly' meant 'broken off', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suddenly'. 'Updated' has maintained its meaning of bringing something to a current state.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that has been updated in a sudden or unexpected manner.

The software was abruptly-updated, causing confusion among users.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 07:01