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Definition precipitous in American English

precipitous adjective

adjective
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
1

very high and steep

Example

the precipitous hillside

Synonyms and related words
elevated high high
2

happening more quickly than expected

Example

a precipitous decline in population

Synonyms and related words
suddenly at once straight away
2.1

done too quickly and without enough thought

Synonyms and related words
foolish shallow irresponsible
Definition precipitous in American English