unprecipitous
ɪ adjective
1.
2.
extremely or impassably steep: precipitous mountain trails.
3.
Related forms
pre·cip·i·tous·ly, adverb
pre·cip·i·tous·ness, noun
un·pre·cip·i·tous, adjective
un·pre·cip·i·tous·ly, adverb
un·pre·cip·i·tous·ness, noun
Synonyms
2. abrupt, sheer, perpendicular.
2. abrupt, sheer, perpendicular.
Antonyms
1, 2. flat, level.
1, 2. flat, level.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | resembling a precipice or characterized by precipices |
| 2. | very steep |
| 3. | hasty or precipitate |
| usage The use of precipitous to mean hasty is thought by some people to be incorrect | |
| pre'cipitously | |
| —adv | |
| pre'cipitousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
precipitous
1640s, "rash, headlong," from obs. Fr. precipiteux (16c.), from V.L. *praecipitosus, from praecipitare (see precipitation). Precipitate (adj.) "hasty" is attested from 1650s.
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