Meaning Of The Word Precipitous

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What's The Definition Of Precipitous?

precipitous
A precipitous slope or drop is very steep and often dangerous.

precipitous in American English
steep like a precipice; sheer
adjective: of the nature of or characterized by precipices

precipitous in British English
adjective: resembling a precipice or characterized by precipices

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