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precipitousOne entry found for precipitous. Main Entry: pre·cip·i·tous Pronunciation: pri-'si-p&-t&s Function: adjective Etymology: French précipiteux, from Middle French, from Latin precipitium precipice 1 : PRECIPITATE 2 2 a : very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging in rise or fall <a precipitous slope> b : having precipitous sides <a precipitous gorge> c : having a very steep ascent <a precipitous street> synonym see STEEP - pre·cip·i·tous·ly adverb - pre·cip·i·tous·ness noun
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