Home / Dictionary / precipitous
precipitous
/pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
adjective
Steep, like a precipice
"a precipitous cliff"
Headlong
"a precipitous fall"
Hasty; rash; quick; sudden
"precipitous attempts"
Practice "precipitous" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.