precipitate — to cause something to happen suddenly or too soon
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause something to happen suddenly or too soon
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
Example Sentences
- Don't let one bad review precipitate you into closing your restaurant!
- The CEO's precipitate tweet precipitated a stock market panic.
- His precipitate proposal on the first date precipitated her immediate exit.
precipitate
VERB[/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/]
to cause something to happen suddenly or too soon
His careless remark precipitated a heated argument.
The economic crisis precipitated major changes in the company. (⚡ Trigger + ➡️ Sudden Result → Precipitate)
A careless decision precipitated trouble, triggered a crisis, and brought serious consequences.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praecipitare,' meaning 'to throw headlong' or 'to cast down,' derived from 'praeceps' (headlong, steep) combining 'prae' (before) and 'caput' (head). The word evolved to mean causing something to happen suddenly or hastily.
Breakdown
prae- (before) + caput (head) + -ate (verb suffix) = precipitate (to throw headlong, to hasten)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't let one bad review precipitate you into closing your restaurant!”
“The CEO's precipitate tweet precipitated a stock market panic.”
“His precipitate proposal on the first date precipitated her immediate exit.”
“The economic reforms precipitated widespread protests.”
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