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Meaning of precipitous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

precipitous

Pronunciation:/pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Steep, like a precipice

    Example: a precipitous cliff

  2. Headlong

    Example: a precipitous fall

  3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden

    Example: precipitous attempts

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/precipitous

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