Definitions for precipitously
pre·cip·i·tous·ly

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1. precipitously, sharplyadverb

   very suddenly and to a great degree

   "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply"

2. precipitouslyadverb

   abruptly; in a precipitous manner

   "the mountains rose precipitously from the shore"

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1. precipitouslyadverb

   abruptly; in a precipitous manner

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1. precipitously

   Precipitously refers to something happening very quickly, abruptly, or unexpectedly. It can also refer to an action or situation characterized by a high degree or marked severity. In physical terms, it can describe an extremely steep or sheer cliff or drop.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of precipitously in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of precipitously in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of precipitously in a Sentence

1. Matt Freedman:

   If you take a solar panel from someone's rooftop and put it in a field, the amount you would pay for that power drops precipitously, what's the magic of having it on the rooftop ? It’s not clear.

2. Dan Shreve:

   The costs have come down precipitously, it's now viable where you can make the case as a politician that it's a realistic option to decarbonize our state.

3. Penn State coach James Franklin:

   THE TAKEAWAY Penn State : The mistakes proved costly. Penn State coach James Franklin will be on major clean-up duty this week after seeing three red-zone possessions end without points, three missed field goals, two interceptions, one lost fumble, a muffed punt and a fumbled kickoff return in addition to Fords late TD run and the late defensive breakdowns. Indiana : This victory is a huge step for the program. Allen know the Hoosiers need to start beating ranked teams more consistently, and this one came on a day the defense played reasonably well and the offense managed only 221 yards 19:35 of possession time. POLL IMPLICATIONS Penn State will slip in the Top 25, perhaps precipitously. The defense played well but broke down late while the offense and special teams werent anywhere near championship caliber. Its turnovers and penalties.

4. Mitch McConnell:

   Precipitously withdrawing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell forces from Afghanistan is a grave mistake. It is a retreat in the face of an enemy that has not yet been vanquished, an abdication of American leadership, leaders in both parties, including me, offered criticism when the prior administration floated a concept of a reckless withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan. Those same voices in both parties should be equally concerned about the Joe Biden administration's announcement today.

5. Jennifer Nuzzo:

   The studies have consistently shown that advanced age and underlying health conditions are highly associated with severe illness and death, so I don't expect the ratios to change precipitously or invert, if there are more cases in the community every time that one old person has to go and get to the grocery store, there still is an opportunity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=precipitously
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Precipitously
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