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- pronunciation:
- pr
sI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly.
There was a precipitous fall in oil prices that month.It was a precipitous climb to the top.- synonyms:
- abrupt, sharp, sudden
- similar words:
- precipitate, sheer, steep
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| definition 2: |
having precipices.
The precipitous coastline is characterized by steep slopes that reach almost to the shoreline.- similar words:
- bluff, craggy, rugged, steep
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| related words: |
arduous, ill-advised, sharp, steep |
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| derivations: |
precipitously (adv.), precipitousness (n.) |
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