PRECIPITOUS
\pɹɪsˈɪpɪtəs], \pɹɪsˈɪpɪtəs], \p_ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɪ_p_ɪ_t_ə_s]\
Definitions of PRECIPITOUS
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- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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Precipitously.
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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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