prerupt
adjective
pre·rupt
\prēˈrəpt\
Definition of prerupt
1 : broken off abruptly : precipitous, steep
2 : lacking an introduction : abrupt
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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 — more at reave
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