Pronunciation: pri-
kar-
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s, -ker-Function: adjective
1 : depending on unknown conditions or chance events
2 : dangerously lacking in security or steadiness <precarious health>
- pre·car·i·ous·ly adverb
- pre·car·i·ous·ness noun
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