precipitous
adjective
of the nature of or characterized by precipices.
precipitously
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a word derived from
precipitous.
Example Sentences
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Demand for high-horsepower farm equipment in North America—a market Deere dominates—has fallen precipitously since 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Traffic collisions dropped precipitously in the aftermath of the 2025 Palisades fire, when the road was closed for weeks and then reopened with strict speed limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Oil futures dropped precipitously, with Brent, the global gauge, falling from above $112 a barrel to below $100 in seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Even with scant evidence of sustained negotiations, Trump's post led US stock market futures to rally and global oil prices to drop precipitously.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
I felt every minute like I should tumble into sleep precipitously.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
