Obs. rare–1. [n. of action, f. L. abrept- ppl. stem of abrip-ĕre, f. ab off, away + rap-ĕre to snatch: see -ION.] Snatching away; complete separation.
1681. Hallywell, Melampronæa, 73 (T). Cardan relates of himself that he could when he pleased fall into this ἀφαίρεσις, disjunction, or abreption of his soul from his body.
