Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decline-precipitously

verb
/dɪˈklaɪn prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/
Definition
To decrease rapidly and sharply.
Examples
  • The company’s profits declined precipitously after the market crash.
  • As resources became scarce, the population began to decline precipitously.
Meaning
When something declines precipitously, it experiences a sudden and significant drop, often indicating a steep downward trend.
Synonyms
  • Drop sharply
  • Plummet
  • Diminish suddenly
  • Fall drastically