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precipitous [prɪˈsɪpɪtəs, Am -t̬-] ADJ

1. precipitous (very steep):

precipitous

2. precipitous fig (rapid):

precipitous

a precipitous fall in sales

gwałtowny spadek m sprzedaży

Usage examples with precipitous

a precipitous fall in sales

gwałtowny spadek m sprzedaży

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Precipitous wooded inclines that rise more than 200 feet (61 m) above the water create a feeling of remoteness and mountain vastness. en.wikipedia.org

It is precipitous rock all round and in places it turns outward in such a way that it is impossible to get in. en.wikipedia.org

The shores of the bay are precipitous, with deep water. en.wikipedia.org

The creation of the bubble is followed by a precipitous collapse fueled by the same phenomenon. en.wikipedia.org

He is impulsive, and tends to take precipitous action without considering the group's opinion, which can lead to danger for himself. en.wikipedia.org

For years the gap has had a safety bar installed as an attempt to warn away the public from the precipitous area. en.wikipedia.org

His intervention was widely regarded as sensible and pre-emptory given the evidence, but some thought it precipitous. en.wikipedia.org

Several theories for the precipitous drop in the crab population have been proposed including overfishing, warmer waters, and increased fish predation. en.wikipedia.org

This is a moderately difficult trek as the hill is precipitous and high. en.wikipedia.org

The hill is formed of precipitous bare solid rock, rounded on the top and about 500 feet in height. en.wikipedia.org

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