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Meaning of 'precipitation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Precipitation [ n.]
- The act of precipitating, or the state of being precipitated, or thrown headlong.
- A falling, flowing, or rushing downward with violence and rapidity.
- Great hurry; rash, tumultuous haste; impetuosity.
- The act or process of precipitating from a solution.

Meaning of 'precipitation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . precipitation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an unexpected acceleration or hastening
Example in sentence:
  • he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise
Meaning (2):
- overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Example in sentence:
  • he soon regretted his haste
Meaning (3):
- the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
Example in sentence:
  • the storm brought several inches of precipitation

Nearby Words:

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