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precipitous definition

pre·cipi·tous (prē sip′ə təs, pri-)

adjective

  1. steep like a precipice; sheer
  2. having precipices
  3. precipitate

Etymology: MFr precipiteux < LL *precipitosus < L praeceps: see precipice

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