Precipitous

adjective

/pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.adjectiveSteep, like a precipice

"a precipitous cliff"

2.adjectiveHeadlong

"a precipitous fall"

3.adjectiveHasty; rash; quick; sudden

"precipitous attempts"

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