Dictionary entryCEFR C2adjective
precipitous
IPA pronunciation: /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
Крутой, стремительный
English definition
Dangerously high or steep; done suddenly and without careful consideration.
Example
A precipitous drop in mock scores prompted a thorough review of test pacing.
Collocations
- precipitous decline
- precipitous drop
- precipitous fall
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