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Percipitous

Definition:

Percipitous (adjective) refers to something that is extremely steep or precipitous; having a very steep gradient or incline.

Sense 1:

When used to describe a physical object or terrain, percipitous means extremely steep or sheer.

Example sentence: The hikers had to be careful as they made their way down the percipitous slope.

Sense 2:

In a figurative sense, percipitous can describe something that is sudden, abrupt, or swift.

Example sentence: The company's profits took a percipitous decline after the economic crisis.

Sense 3:

Percipitous can also be used to describe a person's actions or behavior as reckless or hasty.

Example sentence: Jane's decision to quit her job without having another one lined up was seen as percipitous by her friends.

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