Dictionary definition · precipitate
noun
- a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
verb
- bring about abruptly"The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution"
- separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
- fall from clouds"rain, snow and sleet were falling"
- fall vertically, sharply, or headlong"Our economy precipitated into complete ruin"
- hurl or throw violently"The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below"
adjective
- done with very great haste and without due deliberation"hasty marriage seldom proveth well"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).