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PRECIPITOUS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word precipitous. (exact relations)
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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