Dictionary
pre•cip•i•tous
Pronunciation: (pri-sip'i-tus), [key]—
adj.
1. of the nature of or characterized by precipices:
a precipitous wall of rock.
2. extremely or impassably steep:
precipitous mountain trails.
3. precipitate.
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