Precipitate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Precipitate
Precipitate (verb)
- to throw violently, hurl
- to throw down
- to bring about especially abruptly
Precipitate (noun)
- a substance separated from a solution or suspension by chemical or physical change usually as an insoluble amorphous or crystalline solid
- a product, result, or outcome of some process or action
Precipitate (adjective)
- falling, flowing, or rushing with steep descent
- precipitous, steep
- exhibiting violent or unwise speed
Precipitate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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acting or done with excessive or careless speed
"the army's precipitate withdrawal from the field of battle"
Precipitate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
"the exodus from the cities was an unexpected precipitate of the automobile, which effectively shrank distances"
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matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid
"the chemist filtered out the precipitate from the solution"
Precipitate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
"the air mass was dry, as much of the moisture had precipitated out on the other side of the mountains"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Precipitate
The most common words with a similar meaning to Precipitate:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Precipitate
Words with the opposite meaning of Precipitate:
Near Antonyms of Precipitate
Word Forms of Precipitate
Inflections: precipitated, precipitating
Derived words: precipitative (adjective), precipitator (noun), precipitately (adverb), precipitateness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Precipitate
Latin praecipitatus, past participle of praecipitare, from praecipit-, praeceps see precipice
First known use: 1528t
Frequently Asked Questions about Precipitate
What does "Precipitate" mean?
"Precipitate" means to throw violently, hurl. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to throw violently, hurl. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Precipitate"?
Other words for "Precipitate" include cursory, drive-by, flying, gadarene, hasty, headlong, helter-skelter and hurried. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Precipitate" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Precipitate"?
There are 104 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Precipitate". Common alternatives include cursory, drive-by, flying, gadarene, hasty, headlong, helter-skelter, hurried, overhasty and pell-mell.
What is the opposite of "Precipitate"?
Antonyms of "Precipitate" include deliberate, unhurried, unrushed, antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include calculated, calculating, measured and circumspect.
How do you use "Precipitate" in a sentence?
Examples of "Precipitate" in a sentence: "the army's precipitate withdrawal from the field of battle"; "the exodus from the cities was an unexpected precipitate of the automobile, which effectively shrank distances"; "the chemist filtered out the precipitate from the solution".
Is "Precipitate" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Precipitate" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Precipitate"?
"Precipitate" is pronounced /pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtāt/ as a verb and /pri-ˈsi-pə-tət/ as a noun and divided into syllables as pre·cip·i·tate.
What is the origin of the word "Precipitate"?
"Precipitate" comes from Latin praecipitatus, past participle of praecipitare, from praecipit-, praeceps see precipice. First known use: 1528t.