precipitation — rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The meteorologist predicted zero precipitation for the outdoor wedding, but brought an umbrella just in case the clouds had other plans.
- The desert region receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually.
- The chemistry student watched in amazement as the precipitation formed beautiful blue crystals in the test tube.
precipitation
NOUN[/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/]
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground
The weather station recorded heavy precipitation across the valley overnight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praecipitare' meaning 'to fall headlong' or 'to throw down', derived from 'praeceps' (headlong, steep). The word entered English through French and Latin scientific terminology.
Breakdown
prae- (before/forth) + -cipitare (to fall/throw) + -tion (noun suffix) = precipitation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The meteorologist predicted zero precipitation for the outdoor wedding, but brought an umbrella just in case the clouds had other plans.”
“The desert region receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually.”
“The chemistry student watched in amazement as the precipitation formed beautiful blue crystals in the test tube.”
“My grandmother's precipitation in buying every item on sale resulted in a house full of things nobody needed.”
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