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abruptness

Noun CEFR B2
əˈbɹʌp.nəs

Definitions

  1. The state of being abrupt or broken
    uncountable, usually
  2. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“So be neither diffuse with damp and slippery words nor blunt the edge of your discourse by abruptness of style. Study⟳ in particular the purest period of style, that those who move⟳ only to Ciceronian rhythm call⟳ you not a Celt.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Abrus Abruzzese Abruzzi Abruzzi Apennines Abruzzi ware Abruzzian

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