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Meaning of precipitousness
The quality of being precipitous or done without due care or consideration
Etymology of precipitousness
The word "precipitousness" originates from the Latin word "praeceps," meaning "steep" or "headlong," and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is done hastily or without due consideration
Synonyms
abruptness
acuteness
brusqueness
celerity
crash
cursory
hastiness
heedlessness
hasty
hurry
impetuousness
impulsive
instantaneous
instantaneity
precipice
precipitateness
promptness
quickness
rapidity
rashness
recklessness
rash
suddenness
swiftness
temerity
velocity
vehemence
Definitions
- The quality of being precipitous, or done without due care or consideration
- * The state of being steep or having a steep slope
Usage Examples
- The company's precipitousness in making the decision led to financial losses
- * The precipitousness of the cliff made it a popular spot for BASE jumping
- * The government's precipitousness in responding to the crisis was widely criticized