precipitous

Meanings

• adjective

  steep or extremely high and often dangerous; a precipitous cliff

  - "The hikers were warned not to venture onto the precipitous cliffs."
  - "The precipitous drop in temperature took everyone by surprise."

• adjective

  happening or occurring suddenly and often unexpectedly and to a great extent; an precipitous fall in the stock market

  - "The company experienced a precipitous decline in profits."
  - "The politician's career suffered a precipitous fall from grace."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precipitous
perpetuous , delusive , obsequious

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Variants

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precipitous , precipitously , precipitousness , precipitousnesses

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Etymology

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from Latin precipitus 'falling down, headlong, precipitate'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'precipitous' comes from the Latin word 'precipitus', which means 'falling down' or 'headlong'.

2. In geology, a 'precipitous' cliff is one that drops straight down into the water.

3. The term 'precipitous' is often used in finance to describe a sudden and drastic drop in the value of an asset.

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Related Concepts

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1. abrupt: Both 'precipitous' and 'abrupt' describe sudden and drastic changes, but 'precipitous' implies a greater degree of danger or steepness.

2. sudden: Both 'precipitous' and 'sudden' describe rapid occurrences, but 'precipitous' implies a greater degree of unexpectedness or danger.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'precipitous' is often used to describe dangerous situations or sudden, drastic changes. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello's descent into jealousy and rage is described as a 'precipitous and downward plunge'. In art, 'precipitous' cliffs and mountains are a common motif in landscape paintings.

How to Memorize "precipitous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a steep cliff or mountain, with a sudden drop-off. Visualize yourself standing at the edge, looking down at the precipitous drop below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'precipitous' with the feeling of sudden, unexpected danger or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Precipitous P' to remember the meaning: P for 'Perilous' and 'P for 'Pronounced Suddenness'.

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