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English noun: precipitousness

1. precipitousness (attribute) the property possessed by a slope that is very steep


Synonymsabruptness, steepness


Broader (hypernym)gradient, slope


Antonymsgentleness, gradualness

2. precipitousness (attribute) the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning


Synonymsabruptness, precipitance, precipitancy, precipitateness, suddenness


Broader (hypernym)haste, hastiness, hurriedness, hurry, precipitation









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