PRECIPITATOR
Pre*cip"i*ta`tor, n. Etym: [L. praecipitator an overthrower.]
Defn: One who precipitates, or urges on with vehemence or rashness.
Hammond.
PRECIPITIOUS
Prec`i*pi"tious, a.
Defn: Precipitous. [Obs.] — Prec`i*pi"tious*ly, adv. [Obs.] Dr. H.
More.
PRECIPITOUS
Pre*cip"i*tous, a. Etym: [L. praeceps, -cipitis: cf. OF. precipiteux.
See Precipice.]
1. Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain.
2. Headlong; as, precipitous fall.
3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.
Sir T. Browne. "Marian's low, precipitous `Hush!'" Mrs. Browning.
— Pre*cip"i*tous*ly, adv.
— Pre*cip"i*tous*ness, n.
PRECIS
Pre`cis", n. Etym: [F. See Precise.]
Defn: A concise or abridged statement or view; an abstract; a summary.