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PRECIPITOUSLY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Precipitously.

Precipitously - as an adverb

Very suddenly and to a great degree

Example: "Conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharply

Abruptly; in a precipitous manner

Example: "The mountains rose precipitously from the shore"

Example Sentences

"The stock prices fell precipitously overnight."
"The car skidded and stopped precipitously on the icy road."
"He climbed the ladder precipitously, ignoring safety precautions."
"The temperature dropped precipitously as the sun set."
"The patient's blood pressure dropped precipitously after the surgery."
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Word Game Points

Is PRECIPITOUSLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, precipitously is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRECIPITOUSLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is PRECIPITOUSLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precipitously is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRECIPITOUSLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is PRECIPITOUSLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precipitously is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRECIPITOUSLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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