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- Dictionaryprecipitous/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
adjective
- 1. dangerously high or steep: "the track skirted a precipitous drop" Similar
- 2. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration: "precipitous intervention" Similar
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Precipitous means very steep, fast, or great. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with synonyms, related words, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
PRECIPITOUS meaning: 1. If a slope is precipitous, it is...
- Znaczenie Precipitous, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
precipitous definicja: 1. If a slope is precipitous, it is...
- Precipitous: Danish Translation
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- Precipitous: Norwegian Translation
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- Precipitous: Czech Translation
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- Translate English to Indonesian
precipitous translate: terjal. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Translate English to French
precipitous translate: abrupt, précipité. Learn more in the...
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- English (US)
Precipitous means having an incline approaching the perpendicular, very steep, or rash. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
PRECIPITOUS meaning: 1. If a slope is precipitous, it is very steep: 2. If a reduction or increase is precipitous, it…. Learn more.
extremely or impassably steep: precipitous mountain trails. Synonyms: perpendicular, sheer, abrupt. Antonyms: level, flat. precipitate. precipitous. / prɪˈsɪpɪtəs / adjective. resembling a precipice or characterized by precipices. very steep. hasty or precipitate. Discover More. Usage.
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.
Precipitous means very steep, sudden, or hasty. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.
Precipitous means extremely steep, abrupt, or hasty. Learn the difference between precipitous and precipitate, and see examples, translations, and usage notes.
