The difference between Precarious and Rickety

When used as adjectives, precarious means dangerously insecure or unstable, whereas rickety means of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep.

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  1. Precarious as an adjective (comparable):

    Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

  2. Precarious as an adjective (legal):

    Depending on the intention of another.

  1. Precarious as an adjective (dentistry):

    Relating to incipient caries.

  1. Rickety as an adjective:

    Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

    Examples:

    "He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder."

  2. Rickety as an adjective:

    Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

    Examples:

    "The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs."

  3. Rickety as an adjective:

    Affected with or suffering from rickets.

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