precipice — a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one; a dangerous situation where one is likely to fail or face disaster
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one; a dangerous situation where one is likely to fail or face disaster
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpresəpɪs/
Korean meaning: 매우 가파른 절벽; 위험한 상황, 절체절명의 순간
Korean pronunciation: **프레**서피스
Example Sentences
- My bank account is on the precipice of extinction after buying that designer coffee machine.
- The company teetered on the precipice of bankruptcy before the miracle investment.
- He realized his marriage was on a precipice when his wife started using his gaming chair as firewood.
precipice
NOUN//ˈpresəpɪs//
a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one; a dangerous situation where one is likely to fail or face disaster
a hiker with a backpack carefully steps along a crumbling trail edge while looking down nervously. Small rocks break away from under their feet and fall into the deep canyon below. The trail continues to crumble as loose stones tumble down the steep rock face. Another hiker behind them points ahead with concern while gripping their walking stick tightly. Birds fly far below in the misty canyon depths, showing the extreme height. a very steep rock face and the dangerous situation where one is likely to face disaster
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Origin
From Latin praecipitium, meaning 'a steep place' or 'headlong fall.' The Romans used this word to describe dangerous cliff edges where one might fall headfirst.
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“My bank account is on the precipice of extinction after buying that designer coffee machine.”
“The company teetered on the precipice of bankruptcy before the miracle investment.”
“He realized his marriage was on a precipice when his wife started using his gaming chair as firewood.”
“The climber carefully avoided the precipice while ascending the mountain.”
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