Synonyms & related words for precipitously

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Words related to precipitously

Explore words related to precipitously — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sharply, abruptly, precipitately, precipitous, steeply, precipitousness, unceremoniously, rapidly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does precipitously come from?

The word precipitously breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -cipit, from Latin caput (“head”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.