precipitation
Translation
precipitation, rainfall, haste
Examples
The forecast calls for heavy precipitation tomorrow.
The forecast calls for heavy precipitation tomorrow.
This chemical reaction causes precipitation of a solid.
This chemical reaction causes precipitation of a solid.
His precipitation in making the decision was a mistake.
His precipitation in making the decision was a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, etc. The forecast calls for heavy precipitation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rainfall, snowfall, downfall; haste, rashness
Etymology
From Latin 'praecipitare' (to throw headlong), from 'prae-' (before) + 'caput' (head).
Memory Tips
Imagine rain 'falling headfirst' from the sky. It also means acting hastily, or 'headfirst'.