PRECIPITOUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word precipitous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PRECIPITOUS
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abrupt | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions • exceedingly sudden and unexpected • dangerously steep • surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner | ||||||||
precipitant | nounn | |||||||
noun • an agent that causes a precipitate to form adjective satellite • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||||
brant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | ||||||||
hasty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excessively quick • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||||
headlong | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • with the head before the body • at breakneck speed • in a hasty and foolhardy manner adjective satellite • excessively quick • with the head foremost | ||||||||
heedless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by or paying little heed or attention adjective satellite • characterized by careless unconcern | ||||||||
hotheaded | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • quickly aroused to anger • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||||||||
impetuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation • marked by violent force | ||||||||
overhasty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||||
precipitate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering adjective satellite • done with very great haste and without due deliberation verb • bring about abruptly • separate as a fine suspension of solid particles • fall from clouds • fall vertically, sharply, or headlong • hurl or throw violently | ||||||||
sharp | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||||
subitaneous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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