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precipitate noun
Meaning : A precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering.
precipitate verb
Meaning : Bring about abruptly.
Example :
The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution.
Meaning : Separate as a fine suspension of solid particles.
Meaning : Fall vertically, sharply, or headlong.
Example :
Our economy precipitated into complete ruin.
Meaning : Hurl or throw violently.
Example :
The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below.
precipitate adjective
Meaning : Done with very great haste and without due deliberation.
Example :
Hasty marriage seldom proveth well.
Hasty makeshifts take the place of planning.
Rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion.
Wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king.
Synonyms : hasty, overhasty, precipitant, precipitous
