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   precipitous

   /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

   adjective

   • 1. dangerously high or steep: "the track skirted a precipitous drop" Similar steepsheerhighperpendicularabruptsharpdizzyvertiginousverticalbluffrare:acclivitousdeclivitous
   • ▪ (of a change to a worse situation or condition) sudden and dramatic: "a precipitous slide in the government's popularity" Similar suddenrapidswiftabruptmeteoricheadlongspeedyquickfasthurriedbreakneckviolentprecipitateunexpectedwithout warningunanticipatedunforeseenrare:precipitant
   • 2. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration: "precipitous intervention" Similar hastyoverhastyrashhurriedrushedimpetuousimpulsivespur-of-the-momentprecipitateincautiousimprudentinjudiciousill-advisedheedlessrecklesshare-brainedfoolhardyinformal:harum-scarumpreviousrare:temerarious

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from obsolete French précipiteux, from Latin praeceps, praecip(it)- ‘steep, headlong’ (see precipitate).

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   • 1. precipitousness noun

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   What does precipitous mean?

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   What is the pronunciation of precipitous?

   • 陡峭的，陡峻的, 驟然的，急遽的… 陡峭的，陡峻的, 骤然的，急剧的… cortado a pico, escarpado, en picada… íngreme, acentuado, escarpado… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! PRECIPITOUS meaning: 1. If a slope is precipitous, it is very steep: 2. If a reduction or increase is precipitous, it…. Learn more.

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   What does precipice mean?

   • 1. of the nature of a precipice: a precipitous wall of rock. 2. extremely steep: precipitous mountain trails. 3. precipitate. pre•cip′i•tous•ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

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   What is another word for precipitate?

   • 1. Resembling a precipice; extremely steep. See Synonyms at steep 1. 2. Having several precipices: a precipitous bluff. 3. Extremely rapid, hasty, or abrupt; precipitate: a precipitous collapse in prices. See Usage Note at precipitate. [Probably from obsolete precipitious, from Latin praecipitium, precipice; see precipice .] pre·cip′i·tous·ness n.

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   adjective. of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock. Antonyms: level, flat. extremely or impassably steep: precipitous mountain trails. Synonyms: perpendicular, sheer, abrupt. Antonyms: level, flat. precipitate.

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   precipitous. A precipitous slope or drop is very steep and often dangerous. The town is perched on the edge of a steep, precipitous cliff. The ground beyond the road fell away precipitously. A precipitous change is sudden and unpleasant.

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   A sharp, steep drop — whether it's in a stock price, a roller coaster, or a star's popularity — could be described as a precipitous one. Put simply, precipitous means perilously steep.

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   adj. 1. Resembling a precipice; extremely steep. See Synonyms at steep 1. 2. Having several precipices: a precipitous bluff. 3. Extremely rapid, hasty, or abrupt; precipitate: a precipitous collapse in prices. See Usage Note at precipitate. [Probably from obsolete precipitious, from Latin praecipitium, precipice; see precipice .]