praecipitous

Praecipitous is an adjective derived from the Latin word "praecipitis," which means steep or precipitous. It is used to describe something that is very steep or has a sudden and sharp descent. The term is often used in geological contexts to describe cliffs, slopes, or other features that are extremely steep and potentially dangerous. In a figurative sense, "praecipitous" can also describe a sudden or abrupt change, such as a dramatic decline in a situation or a sharp increase in intensity. The word is less commonly used in everyday language compared to its synonyms like "steep" or "precipitous," but it retains a specific connotation of extreme steepness or abruptness.