Precipitous word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "precipitous" word

[adjective] extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
[adjective] characterized by precipices; "a precipitous bluff"

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\Pre*cip"i*tous\, a. [L. praeceps, -cipitis: cf. OF. precipiteux. See {Precipice}.] 1. Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain. 2. Headlong; as, precipitous fall. 3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts. --Sir T. Browne. ``Marian's low, precipitous `Hush!''' --Mrs. Browning. -- {Pre*cip"i*tous*ly}, adv. -- {Pre*cip"i*tous*ness}, n.

Synonyms for precipitous

abrupt, clifflike, cliffy, sharp, steep

Related terms: abrupt, acclivitous, arduous, bold, electrifying, hotheaded, nerve-shattering, orthodiagonal, overenthusiastic, panting, perpendicular, quick, sharp, slapdash, speedy, stickle, straight-up, straight-up-and-down, swift, unexpected, unlooked-for, vertical

The fun area, different aproach to word »precipitous«

Let's analyse "precipitous" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUOTIPICERP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. .-. . -.-. .. .--. .. - --- ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: precipitous: 5 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 3 = 32, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: precipitous: 7 + 9 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 7 + 9 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 1 = 61, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (2)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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