plummet in Latin
plummet in Latin is perpendiculum — plummet means to fall suddenly and steeply.
plummet in Latin
perpendiculum
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.
What does "plummet" mean?
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verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
"Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke."
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noun A sudden, steep drop or decline.
"The plummet in sales alarmed investors."
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plummet in a sentence
- Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke.
- The temperature plummeted overnight.
- The plummet in sales alarmed investors.
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What is "plummet" in Latin?
"plummet" in Latin is perpendiculum. plummet means: To fall suddenly and steeply.
How do you use "plummet" in a sentence?
Example: "Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke." In Latin, "plummet" is perpendiculum.
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