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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

precipitous

/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does precipitous mean?

adjective

Rapidly falling or descending; steep. Falling or occurring suddenly and unexpectedly.

Example

"The precipitous drop in the stock market caught investors off guard."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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