Might mean (unverified): Sudden and unexpected in nature.
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▸ adjective:  Relating to abruption

Similar:
abscissional, abortal, avulsive, ablational, abortional, abductional, abductory, abductive, abderitic, abolitional, more...

Opposite:
gradual, gentle, smooth, subtle, progressive

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Similar:
abscissional, abortal, avulsive, ablational, abortional, abductional, abductory, abductive, abderitic, abolitional, more...

Opposite:
gradual, gentle, smooth, subtle, progressive



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