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   pre·cip·i·tous

   /prēˈsipədəs/

   adjective

   • 1. dangerously high or steep: "the precipitous cliffs of the North Atlantic coast" Similar steepsheerhighperpendicularabruptsharpdizzyvertiginousverticalbluffrare:acclivitousdeclivitous
   • ▪ (of a change to a worse situation or condition) sudden and dramatic: "the end of the war led to a precipitous decline in exports" Similar suddenrapidswiftabruptmeteoricheadlongspeedyquickfasthurriedbreakneckviolentprecipitateunexpectedwithout warningunanticipatedunforeseenrare:precipitant
   • 2. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration: "precipitous intervention" Similar hastyoverhastyrashhurriedrushedimpetuousimpulsivespur-of-the-momentprecipitateincautiousimprudentinjudiciousill-advisedheedlessrecklessharebrainedfoolhardyinformal:harum-scarumpreviousrare:temerarious

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. precipitousness noun

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   The meaning of PRECIPITOUS is precipitate. How to use precipitous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Precipitous.

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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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   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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   Precipitous definition: of the nature of or characterized by precipices. See examples of PRECIPITOUS used in a sentence.

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   pre·cip·i·tous. (prĭ-sĭp′ĭ-təs) 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.

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    precipitous. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pre‧cip‧i‧tous /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ adjective 1 very sudden a precipitous decline in stock prices 2 dangerously high or steep a precipitous path 3 formal happening or done too quickly, and not thought about carefully a precipitous marriage —precipitously adverb Examples from the ...