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Meaning of Precipitate
to cause something to happen or be done quickly or suddenly
Etymology of Precipitate
The word "precipitate" comes from the Latin "prae-icipitare", which is a combination of "prae-" (meaning "before" or "in front of") and "cipitare" (meaning "to throw"), and is related to the verb "cipere", meaning "to take"
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including chemistry, where it refers to the formation of a solid from a solution, and in general language, where it means to cause something to happen or be done quickly or suddenly
Synonyms
hasten
accelerate
expedite
speed
hurry
rush
urge
prompt
facilitate
catalyze
trigger
provoke
induce
stimulate
impel
drive
force
thrust
push
press
compel
coerce
pressure
persuade
convince
influence
sway
precipitous
sudden
abrupt
brusque
curt
terse
brief
succinct
summary
hasty
rash
impulsive
impetuous
headlong
reckless
rash
foolhardy
ill-considered
ill-advised
ill-judged
ill-timed
inconsiderate
thoughtless
careless
precipitate
precipitous
precipitancy
Definitions
- To cause something to happen or be done quickly or suddenly, often because of a particular action or set of circumstances
- * To throw someone or something down from a high place, or to make them fall
- * To cause a solid to form from a solution, typically as a result of a chemical reaction
Usage Examples
- The company's financial troubles were precipitated by a combination of factors, including poor management and a decline in sales
- * The hikers had to precipitate their descent down the mountain due to the approaching storm
- * The addition of the chemical caused the solution to precipitate out of the mixture