Precarious Definition
prĭ-kârē-əs
adjective
Dangerously lacking in security or stability.
A precarious posture; precarious footing on the ladder.
American Heritage
Dependent upon chance; risky.
A precarious foothold.
Webster's New World
Dependent upon circumstances; uncertain; insecure.
A precarious living.
Webster's New World
Dependent upon the will or favor of another person.
Webster's New World
Dependent upon mere assumption; unwarranted.
A precarious assertion.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Precarious
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From Latin precārius (“begged for, obtained by entreaty"), from prex, precis (“prayer"). Compare French précaire and Spanish, Portuguese and Italian precario.
From Wiktionary
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From Latin precārius obtained by entreaty, uncertain from precārī to entreat pray
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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