Meaning of the word precipitously in English

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precipitously

US /priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬əs.li/
UK /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs.li/

Adverb

very steeply; abruptly

Example:
The path dropped precipitously down to the valley floor.
His health declined precipitously after the diagnosis.