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Webster 1913 Edition
Abruptness
Ab-rupt′ness
,Noun.
1.
The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
2.
Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence;
as,
. abruptness
of style or mannerWebster 1828 Edition
Abruptness
ABRUPT'NESS
,Noun.
1.
A state of being broken; craggedness; steepness.2.
Figuratively, suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.