Precipitous definition

prĭ-sĭpĭ-təs
Extremely rapid, hasty, or abrupt; precipitate.

A precipitous collapse in prices.

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The definition of precipitous is something very steep.

An example of precipitous is a cliff that requires climbing gear to get to the top.

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Resembling a precipice; extremely steep.
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Having several precipices.

A precipitous bluff.

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Steep like a precipice; sheer.
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Having precipices.
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Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.
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Headlong; as, precipitous fall.
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Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.
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Origin of precipitous

  • Probably from obsolete precipitious from Latin praecipitium precipice precipice

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Precipitous Sentence Examples

  • Roslin Castle is romantically situated on the beautifully wooded precipitous banks of the Esk.

  • A splendid range separates this dale from Wasdale and its tributary Mosedale, including Great Gable (2949 ft.), Pillar (2927), with the precipitous Pillar Rock on the Ennerdale flank and Steeple (2746).

  • Last night she risked her life climbing down a precipitous cliff in total darkness in an effort to save Billy Langstrom.

  • It is picturesquely situated on the south bank of the Wharfe, at the foot of the precipitous Chevin Hill, 925 ft.

  • The north-east quarter is broken by two ranges of hills having a precipitous east slope and rising to a maximum height of about 400 ft., 1 m.

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