Definition of
"precipous" is probably misspelled. Trying precipitous instead Definition of precipitous
1
[ adjective ] characterized by precipices

Examples

"a precipitous bluff"

2
[ adjective ] done with very great haste and without due deliberation

Synonyms

overhasty precipitate precipitant hasty

Examples

"hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare "hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes "wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king"

3
[ adjective ] extremely steep

Synonyms

sharp abrupt

Examples

"an abrupt canyon" "the precipitous rapids of the upper river" "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings" "a sharp drop"

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Similar Spelling

precipitous Procopio Prociphilus precipice preceptor precipitin precipitate precipitant precept

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