Abruptly

/əˈbrʌptli/ adverb

Happening or done suddenly and without warning; unexpectedly.

From Latin 'abruptus' (broken off, steep), from 'ab-' (away from) + 'rumpere' (to break). The adverb form adds '-ly' to the adjective, maintaining the sense of something 'broken off' suddenly.

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