a. Precipitous. [ Obs. ] -- Prec`i*pi"tious*ly, adv. [Obs.] Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]
a. [ L. praeceps, -cipitis: cf. OF. precipiteux. See Precipice. ] 1. Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Headlong; as, precipitous fall. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts. Sir T. Browne. “Marian's low, precipitous ‘Hush!'” Mrs. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Pre*cip"i*tous*ly, adv. -- Pre*cip"i*tous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]