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
