abruptly-updated
|a-brupt-ly-up-dat-ed|
/əˈbrʌptli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
sudden update
Etymology
'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.
'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.
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
