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precipitous

/pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

adjective

Meaning

  • Steep, like a precipice

    "a precipitous cliff"

  • Headlong

    "a precipitous fall"

  • Hasty; rash; quick; sudden

    "precipitous attempts"

Synonyms

heedless,
hotheaded,
impetuous,
headlong,
precipitant,
precipitous,
brant,
steep-to,
abrupt,
precipitous,
subitaneous