Category:Precipitious

Prec`i*pi"tious, a.

Defn: precipitous. [obs.] -- prec`i*pi"tious*ly, adv. [obs.] Dr. H. More.

Precipitous Pre*cip"i*tous, a. Etym: [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.