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precarious
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[prɪˈkɛːrɪəs], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
(e.g: a precarious ladder)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from Latin precarius ‘obtained by entreaty’ (from prex, prec- ‘prayer’) + -ous
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