How do you pronounce precipitous?

precipitous is pronounced as /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/.

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precipitous

⛰️precipitous (présipitas)

adjective

/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

pentu ou soudain (pentu ou soudain)

precipitation precis

Signification

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Traduction de la signification

Extrêmement pentu ou soudain; fait rapidement sans considération réfléchie

Phrases d'exemple

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

Les randonneurs ont eu du mal à grimper la pente pentue.

Expressions d'exemple

a precipitous decline

une pente abrupte

Synonymes

steep, abrupt, sudden, sharp, hasty

Antonymes

gentle, gradual, cautious

Collocations

precipitous slope, precipitous decline, precipitous fall, precipitous decision

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Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

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extremely or unusually small

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having the ability to make someone believe that something is true or real

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No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

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showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others

grounded (équilibré)

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

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