PRECIPITATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Precipitation.
How to pronounce precipitation:
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Precipitation - as a noun
The quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
Example: "The storm brought several inches of precipitation"
The process of forming a chemical precipitate
The falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
downfall15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
atmospheric conditionconditions13weather13weather conditionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
An unexpected acceleration or hastening
Example: "He is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise"
Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Example: "He soon regretted his haste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haste8hastiness12hurriedness15hurry11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastness11speed8swiftness15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation in the evening."
"The plants need a sufficient amount of precipitation to grow."
"The annual precipitation in this region is quite low."
"The lack of precipitation resulted in a severe drought."
"The precipitation of snow made the roads slippery."
Word Game Points
Is PRECIPITATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, precipitation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRECIPITATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is PRECIPITATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precipitation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRECIPITATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is PRECIPITATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precipitation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRECIPITATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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