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abruption

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun abruption has 1 sense
  1. breaking off, abruption - an instance of breaking off suddenly
    --1 is a kind of break, interruption, disruption, gap

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Abruption

Noun

1. A sudden or premature termination or separation from something.

Example sentence: The abruption of his employment left him feeling lost and uncertain.

Noun

2. The act of breaking off or bursting.

Example sentence: The loud abruption of fireworks startled the crowd.

Noun

3. A serious and life-threatening condition during pregnancy where the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery.

Example sentence: The doctor immediately ordered an emergency C-section when he identified signs of abruption.

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