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- The correct spelling is precipitously. It's an adverb that can mean "very steeply" or "quickly and without much thought put into it".
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adverb. uk / prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs.li / us / priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬əs.li / precipitously adverb (QUICKLY) Add to word list. very quickly or suddenly: Fund officials advised clients not to act precipitously. The price of shares dropped precipitously with the news of poor sales figures. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. at a fast speed.
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PRECIPITOUSLY meaning: 1. very quickly or suddenly: 2. in a...
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PRECIPITOUSLY definicja: 1. very quickly or suddenly: 2. in...
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uk / prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs / us / priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬əs / Add to word...
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Definition of 'precipitous' precipitous. (prɪsɪpɪtəs ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A precipitous slope or drop is very steep and often dangerous. The town is perched on the edge of a steep, precipitous cliff. precipitously adverb [usually ADVERB after verb, oft ADVERB adjective] The ground beyond the road fell away precipitously.
uk / prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs / us / priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬əs / Add to word list. If a slope is precipitous, it is very steep: a precipitous mountain path. If a reduction or increase is precipitous, it is fast or great: Over the past 18 months, there has been a precipitous fall in car sales. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Geography: hills & mountains.
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ IPA guide. 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. Look closely and you'll spot most of the word precipice (a sheer, almost vertical cliff) in precipitous.
If something happens precipitously, it's extremely sudden and maybe even a little shocking. When temperatures rise precipitously in the winter, the melting snow can cause dangerous flooding.
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ (formal) very steep, high and often dangerous synonym sheer. precipitous cliffs. a precipitous drop at the side of the road. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
What does the adverb precipitously mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb precipitously , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
