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- [pres-uh-pis]
- /ˈprɛs ə pɪs/
- /ˈpres.ɪ.pɪs/
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- [pres-uh-pis]
- /ˈprɛs ə pɪs/
Definitions of precipice word
- noun precipice a cliff with a vertical, nearly vertical, or overhanging face. 1
- noun precipice a situation of great peril: on the precipice of war. 1
- noun precipice steep cliff 1
- noun precipice brink, verge 1
- countable noun precipice A precipice is a very steep cliff on a mountain. 0
- countable noun precipice If you say that someone is on the edge of a precipice, you mean that they are in a dangerous situation in which they are extremely close to disaster or failure. 0
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Origin of precipice
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French < Latin praecipitium steep place, equivalent to praecipit- (stem of praeceps) steep, headlong (prae- pre- + -cipit-, combining form of caput head; see caput) + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Precipice
noun
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precipice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
precipice usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for precipice
noun precipice
- butte — an isolated steep-sided flat-topped hill
- cliff — A cliff is a high area of land with a very steep side, especially one next to the sea.
- crag — A crag is a steep rocky cliff or part of a mountain.
- crags — the neck, throat, or craw.
- crevice — A crevice is a narrow crack or gap, especially in a rock.
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