precipitate

1 of 3

verb

pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtāt How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

precipitated; precipitating

transitive verb

: to throw violently : hurl

the quandaries into which the release of nuclear energy has precipitated mankind

A. B. Arons

: to throw down

: to bring about especially abruptly

precipitate a scandal that would end with his expulsion

John Cheever

: to cause to separate from solution or suspension

: to cause (vapor) to condense and fall or deposit

intransitive verb

: to fall headlong

: to fall or come suddenly into some condition

: to move or act with violent or unwise speed

: to separate from solution or suspension

: to condense from a vapor and fall as rain or snow

precipitative

pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtā-tiv How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

adjective

precipitator

pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtā-tər How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

noun

precipitate

2 of 3

noun

pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-tət How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

-ˌtāt

: 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

3 of 3

adjective

pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-tət How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

: falling, flowing, or rushing with steep descent

: precipitous, steep

: exhibiting violent or unwise speed

precipitately adverb

precipitateness noun

Did you know?

Many people, including usage commentators, are insistent about keeping the adjectives "precipitate" and "precipitous" distinct. "Precipitate," they say, means "headlong" or "impetuous"; "precipitous" means only "steep." And, indeed, "precipitate" is used mostly in the "headlong" sense, whereas "precipitous" usually means "steep." But one shouldn't be too hasty about insisting on the distinction. The truth is that "precipitate" and "precipitous" have had a tendency to overlap for centuries. Lexicographer Samuel Johnson, in his dictionary of 1755, defined "precipitate" as "steeply falling," "headlong," and "hasty," while "precipitous" was "headlong; steep," and "hasty." Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary included much the same definitions. The words' etymologies overlap as well. Both ultimately come from Latin praeceps, which means "headlong."

Example Sentences

Verb When Achilles is informed by his mother, the sea-goddess Thetis, that vanquishing Hector on the battlefield will precipitate his own demise, he unhesitatingly opts for the gusto.

Mark Leyner, Time, 13 Nov. 2000 The vast room darkens. The videotape … begins on two identical screens set high above the nave. The soaring lyrics of LeeAnn Rimes's "How Do I Live (Without You)" precipitate a collective tension and welling, repressed tearfulness.

Jayne Anne Phillips, Harper's, November 1998 Her death precipitated a family crisis. The budget problem was precipitated by many unexpected costs. minerals that precipitate from seawater Noun Yet trained, and by nature inclined, to persevere through the stenches, messes, explosions and disasters of a laboratory, he fixed his gaze upon an unlikely precipitate: human resilience, a sort of radioactive trace element.

Richard Eder, New York Times Book Review, 16 June 2002 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 Adjective The precipitate decline in support for Aristide has probably less to do with Haiti's political crisis than with the continuous and unrelenting economic battering: the Haitian gourde, which a year ago was trading at 27 to the dollar, by late February was down to 55 to the dollar.

Peter Dailey, New York Review of Books, 27 Mar. 2002 Almost at once I began to remember why drive-ins went into such a precipitate decline. To begin with, it is not remotely comfortable to sit in a car to watch a movie.

Bill Bryson, I'm a Stranger Here Myself, 1999 Assuming that the offering goes ahead—and only a precipitate slide in the stock market will stop it—a big slice of Wall Street history will disappear.

John Cassidy, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 1999 the army's precipitate withdrawal from the field of battle See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Much of the conversation makes for disturbing listening and includes racial slurs, offensive language and discussions about how to precipitate the collapse of American civilization and engineer their fantasies of a white ethnostate.

Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2020 Fear doesn’t precipitate empathy nor healing nor open a safe space for these kinds of conversations to evolve, or for real accountability and remorse to be offered to the people who were harmed.

Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2022 Fear doesn’t precipitate empathy nor healing nor open a safe space for these kinds of conversations to evolve, or for real accountability and remorse to be offered to the people who were harmed.

Ej Panaligan, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.

Outside Online, 11 June 2018 That is a long way from here and would certainly precipitate recession.

Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 He was joined later by Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, whose resignation and letter calling for Mr. Johnson to quit on Wednesday helped precipitate his downfall.

New York Times, 8 July 2022 He was joined later by Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, whose resignation and letter calling for Johnson to quit Wednesday helped precipitate his downfall.

Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 That suggested a greater sensitivity to cortisol: a small increase in the hormone's concentration would precipitate a disproportionate physiological reaction.

Rachel Yehuda, Scientific American, 18 June 2022

Noun

If the alkalinity gets too high, a chemical precipitate forms which can be toxic to ocean plankton.

Eric Niiler, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2022 Our allies are rightly upset, blaming the U.S. for a precipitate, unilateral withdrawal that missed the opportunity for any coordinated plan to preserve some of the gains made in the country.

Angelina Jolie, Time, 20 Aug. 2021 Does the mere act of making banks and other companies reveal their carbon footprint precipitate progress on eliminating climate risk?

Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 21 May 2021 Although, the dusty precipitate may be melting away with the morning sun, the snow may have left a lasting impression on our local record books.

Jared Boyd, AL.com, 9 Dec. 2017

Adjective

Many writers, mostly men, continue to rely on rape as a nuclear option for female characters, a tool with which to impassion viewers, precipitate drama, and stir up controversy.

Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 May 2021 This is all to the good, and better than a precipitate total withdrawal.

The Editors, National Review, 22 Aug. 2017 See More

Medical Definition

precipitate 1 of 2

verb

pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsip-ə-ˌtāt How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

precipitated; precipitating

transitive verb

: to bring about especially abruptly

: to cause to separate from solution or suspension

: to cause (vapor) to condense and fall or deposit

intransitive verb

: to fall or come suddenly into some condition

: to separate from solution or suspension

precipitate

2 of 2

noun

pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsip-ət-ət, -ə-ˌtāt How to pronounce precipitate (audio)

: a substance separated from a solution or suspension by chemical or physical change usually as an insoluble amorphous or crystalline solid

单词	precipitately
释义	precipitate 1 of 3 verb pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtāt precipitated; precipitating transitive verb 1 a : to throw violently : hurl the quandaries into which the release of nuclear energy has precipitated mankind A. B. Arons b : to throw down 2 : to bring about especially abruptly precipitate a scandal that would end with his expulsion John Cheever 3 a : to cause to separate from solution or suspension b : to cause (vapor) to condense and fall or deposit intransitive verb 1 a : to fall headlong b : to fall or come suddenly into some condition 2 : to move or act with violent or unwise speed 3 a : to separate from solution or suspension b : to condense from a vapor and fall as rain or snow precipitative pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtā-tiv adjective precipitator pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtā-tər noun precipitate 2 of 3 noun pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-tət -ˌtāt 1 : a substance separated from a solution or suspension by chemical or physical change usually as an insoluble amorphous or crystalline solid 2 : a product, result, or outcome of some process or action precipitate 3 of 3 adjective pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-tət 1 a : falling, flowing, or rushing with steep descent b : precipitous, steep 2 : exhibiting violent or unwise speed precipitately adverb precipitateness noun Did you know? Many people, including usage commentators, are insistent about keeping the adjectives "precipitate" and "precipitous" distinct. "Precipitate," they say, means "headlong" or "impetuous"; "precipitous" means only "steep." And, indeed, "precipitate" is used mostly in the "headlong" sense, whereas "precipitous" usually means "steep." But one shouldn't be too hasty about insisting on the distinction. The truth is that "precipitate" and "precipitous" have had a tendency to overlap for centuries. Lexicographer Samuel Johnson, in his dictionary of 1755, defined "precipitate" as "steeply falling," "headlong," and "hasty," while "precipitous" was "headlong; steep," and "hasty." Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary included much the same definitions. The words' etymologies overlap as well. Both ultimately come from Latin praeceps, which means "headlong." Synonyms Verb pour rain storm Noun aftereffect aftermath backwash child conclusion consequence corollary development effect fate fruit issue outcome outgrowth product result resultant sequel sequence upshot Adjective cursory drive-by flying gadarene hasty headlong helter-skelter hurried overhasty pell-mell precipitous rash rushed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb When Achilles is informed by his mother, the sea-goddess Thetis, that vanquishing Hector on the battlefield will precipitate his own demise, he unhesitatingly opts for the gusto. Mark Leyner, Time, 13 Nov. 2000 The vast room darkens. The videotape … begins on two identical screens set high above the nave. The soaring lyrics of LeeAnn Rimes's "How Do I Live (Without You)" precipitate a collective tension and welling, repressed tearfulness. Jayne Anne Phillips, Harper's, November 1998 Her death precipitated a family crisis. The budget problem was precipitated by many unexpected costs. minerals that precipitate from seawater Noun Yet trained, and by nature inclined, to persevere through the stenches, messes, explosions and disasters of a laboratory, he fixed his gaze upon an unlikely precipitate: human resilience, a sort of radioactive trace element. Richard Eder, New York Times Book Review, 16 June 2002 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 Adjective The precipitate decline in support for Aristide has probably less to do with Haiti's political crisis than with the continuous and unrelenting economic battering: the Haitian gourde, which a year ago was trading at 27 to the dollar, by late February was down to 55 to the dollar. Peter Dailey, New York Review of Books, 27 Mar. 2002 Almost at once I began to remember why drive-ins went into such a precipitate decline. To begin with, it is not remotely comfortable to sit in a car to watch a movie. Bill Bryson, I'm a Stranger Here Myself, 1999 Assuming that the offering goes ahead—and only a precipitate slide in the stock market will stop it—a big slice of Wall Street history will disappear. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 1999 the army's precipitate withdrawal from the field of battle See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Much of the conversation makes for disturbing listening and includes racial slurs, offensive language and discussions about how to precipitate the collapse of American civilization and engineer their fantasies of a white ethnostate. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2020 Fear doesn’t precipitate empathy nor healing nor open a safe space for these kinds of conversations to evolve, or for real accountability and remorse to be offered to the people who were harmed. Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2022 Fear doesn’t precipitate empathy nor healing nor open a safe space for these kinds of conversations to evolve, or for real accountability and remorse to be offered to the people who were harmed. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries. Outside Online, 11 June 2018 That is a long way from here and would certainly precipitate recession. Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 He was joined later by Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, whose resignation and letter calling for Mr. Johnson to quit on Wednesday helped precipitate his downfall. New York Times, 8 July 2022 He was joined later by Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor of the Exchequer, whose resignation and letter calling for Johnson to quit Wednesday helped precipitate his downfall. Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022 That suggested a greater sensitivity to cortisol: a small increase in the hormone's concentration would precipitate a disproportionate physiological reaction. Rachel Yehuda, Scientific American, 18 June 2022 Noun If the alkalinity gets too high, a chemical precipitate forms which can be toxic to ocean plankton. Eric Niiler, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2022 Our allies are rightly upset, blaming the U.S. for a precipitate, unilateral withdrawal that missed the opportunity for any coordinated plan to preserve some of the gains made in the country. Angelina Jolie, Time, 20 Aug. 2021 Does the mere act of making banks and other companies reveal their carbon footprint precipitate progress on eliminating climate risk? Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 21 May 2021 Although, the dusty precipitate may be melting away with the morning sun, the snow may have left a lasting impression on our local record books. Jared Boyd, AL.com, 9 Dec. 2017 Adjective Many writers, mostly men, continue to rely on rape as a nuclear option for female characters, a tool with which to impassion viewers, precipitate drama, and stir up controversy. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 4 May 2021 This is all to the good, and better than a precipitate total withdrawal. The Editors, National Review, 22 Aug. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Adjective Latin praecipitatus, past participle of praecipitare, from praecipit-, praeceps — see precipice Noun New Latin praecipitatum, from Latin, neuter of praecipitatus — see precipitate entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1528, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition precipitate verb pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsi-pə-ˌtāt precipitated; precipitating 1 : to cause to happen suddenly or unexpectedly The misunderstanding precipitated a quarrel. 2 : to change from a vapor to a liquid or solid and fall as rain or snow 3 : to separate from a solution The procedure called for precipitating salt from seawater. Medical Definition precipitate 1 of 2 verb pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsip-ə-ˌtāt precipitated; precipitating transitive verb 1 : to bring about especially abruptly 2 a : to cause to separate from solution or suspension b : to cause (vapor) to condense and fall or deposit intransitive verb 1 : to fall or come suddenly into some condition 2 : to separate from solution or suspension precipitate 2 of 2 noun pre·cip·i·tate pri-ˈsip-ət-ət, -ə-ˌtāt : a substance separated from a solution or suspension by chemical or physical change usually as an insoluble amorphous or crystalline solid precipitately adverb as in hastily with excessive or careless speed tended to act precipitately when faced with an unexpected turn of events Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hastily hurriedly impulsively precipitously rashly headlong cursorily hotfoot impetuously abruptly automatically impatiently recklessly on the spur of the moment pell-mell suddenly spontaneously headfirst haphazardly thoughtlessly glancingly headily impromptu offhandedly hotheadedly offhand Antonyms & Near Antonyms deliberately designedly hesitatingly circumspectly haltingly hesitantly slowly tentatively falteringly studiedly leisurely calculatingly See More
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