choppiness

noun

chop·​pi·​ness ˈchä-pē-nəs How to pronounce choppiness (audio)
: the quality or state of being choppy

Examples of choppiness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This was important because while Apple's Rosetta translation looked good in benchmarks, in actual use, there was a minor but perceivable choppiness and lack of responsiveness that didn't exist in Arm-native apps. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 24 Apr. 2024 Passengers may sense bumpiness, choppiness or tossing. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024 Our offensive choppiness has kind of been an Achilles heel all year. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2024 The choppiness of the incidents being thrown at the audience, and the abrupt monologues mar any sense of being engrossed in a story. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for choppiness 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of choppiness was in 1881

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“Choppiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choppiness. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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