precariously

Meanings

• adjective

  Executing a task or existing in a situation that is uncertain or unstable.

  - "The tightrope walker performed precariously on the high wire."
  - "The economy is in a precarious state due to the ongoing recession."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precariously
jerry-rigged , warily , merrily , quarryingly

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Variants

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precariously

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'precarious' meaning 'entreating, begging, or suppliant' and 'precarie' meaning 'request, entreaty, or supplication'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'precariously' contains the Latin root 'precarie' which means 'request, entreaty, or supplication'.

2. The term 'precarious balance' is often used in scientific contexts to describe a delicate equilibrium that can easily be disrupted.

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Related Concepts

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1. instability: Instability is a related concept to precariously, as both terms describe a lack of stability or certainty.

2. risk: Risk is another related concept, as taking risks often involves uncertain or precarious situations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'precariously' has been used to describe characters or situations that are uncertain or unstable. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the narrator's mental state is described as precarious.

How to Memorize "precariously"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tightrope walker balancing precariously on a high wire. Visualize the tension in the tightrope, the wind blowing, and the tightrope walker's focus and determination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'precarious' with the idea of a tightrope walk or a precarious financial situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Precarious is like a tightrope walk, uncertain and unstable.'

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