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The meaning of Precarious

prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

Precarious – definition

adjective

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Usage examples:

A precarious ladder
adjective

In danger because not firmly fixed; likely to fall or suffer harm

Usage examples:

I climbed onto a precarious platform to get a better view., the vase was precariously perched on a …

Precarious translation into English

Precarious: translate from English into Chinese

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岌岌可危, 不安的, 危险的

Precarious: translate from English into Dutch

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Onzeker, Precair, Hachelijk, Wisselvallig, Onbestendig

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Précaire

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Prekär, Unsicher, Riskant, Brenzlig, Fragwürdig

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अनिश्चित, संदिग्ध, परायत्त, पराधीन, अनियत

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Precario

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믿을 수 없는, 남의 마음대로 되는, 근거가 불확실한

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Опасный, Сомнительный, Ненадежный, Случайный, Рискованный, Необоснованный

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Precario

Word origin

mid 17th century: from Latin precarius ‘obtained by entreaty’ (from prex, prec- ‘prayer’) + -ous.

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Precarious – similar words

precariousness

noun

The state of being dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Usage examples:

The precariousness of a cup placed on top of the plinth
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precariously

prɪˈkɛːrɪəsli

adverb

In a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse.

Usage examples:

The homes hung precariously over the edge of a huge crevice
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