precipitously

Meanings

• adverb

  Moving, falling, or happening suddenly and quickly.

• adverb

  In a sudden and rapid manner.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precipitously
hasty , asty , astonishingly , astutely , astoundingly

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Variants

List of all variants of precipitously that leads to same result
precipitous , precipitously , precipitousness , precipitousnesses

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Forms

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The comparative form is 'more precipitously' and the superlative form is 'most precipitously'. There are no other forms for 'precipitously'.

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'precipitus', meaning 'headlong, downward' or 'falling from a height'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'precipitously' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In meteorology, 'precipitous' is used to describe a steep and rugged mountain or cliff face.

3. The term 'precipitously' is also used in finance to describe a sudden and significant decline in the value of an asset.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rashly: Both 'rashly' and 'precipitously' mean acting quickly without thinking, but 'rashly' implies recklessness or lack of consideration for consequences.

2. Suddenly: Both 'suddenly' and 'precipitously' refer to quickness in time, but 'suddenly' is more general and can also refer to unexpectedness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'precipitously' is often used to describe sudden and unexpected events or actions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello acts 'precipitously' in killing Desdemona, leading to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "precipitously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy object falling from a great height 'precipitously'. Imagine the sound it makes as it hits the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'precipitously' with the idea of a steep cliff or a rapid descent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Precipitous P' to remember the meaning: 'P' for 'precipitous' and 'P' for 'quickly and suddenly'.

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