Definition of precipitous

precipitousadjective

kết tủa

/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs//prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

The word "precipitous" originated in the mid-14th century from the Middle English word "precipite," which in turn came from the Latin word "precipitātus," meaning "cast down or falling." Precipitātus was derived from the Latin words "pre" (meaning "before") and "cipīre" (meaning "to fall"). At its root, the term "precipitous" refers to something that falls or drops quickly and suddenly, often due to a steep incline or a rapid descent. Its related meanings include "steep," "perpendicular," "extreme," and "rapid." Over time, the use of the word "precipitous" has expanded beyond its original meaning. Today, it can also refer to a situation or outcome that is sudden, unexpected, or dangerous, due to its speed or intensity. Therefore, "precipitous" is often associated with urgency, suddenness, and rapidity in various contexts.

namespace

very steep, high and often dangerous

rất dốc, cao và thường nguy hiểm

Example:
  • precipitous cliffs

    vách đá dựng đứng

  • a precipitous drop at the side of the road

    một cú rơi mạnh ở bên đường

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sudden and great

đột ngột và tuyệt vời

Example:
  • a precipitous decline in exports

    xuất khẩu sụt giảm nhanh chóng

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done very quickly, without enough thought or care

thực hiện rất nhanh chóng, không có đủ suy nghĩ hoặc quan tâm

Example:
  • a precipitous action

    một hành động đột ngột

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Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.