Definition of prerupt
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:broken off abruptly :precipitous, steep
2
:lacking an introduction :abrupt
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pre·rupt
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prēˈrəpt
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Origin and Etymology of prerupt
Latin praeruptus, past participle of praerumpere to break off in front, from prae- pre- + rumpere to break
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