word
Precipitation
Prih-sih-pih-TAY-shuhn
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
precipitation
Dictionary meaning
Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness).
Examples
- They are responsible for the precipitation of their own demise.
- The storm brought several inches of precipitation.
Synonyms: haste
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