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precipitate

[prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt]

precipitate Definition

  • 1to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly
  • 2to make a substance separate from a liquid and fall to the bottom of a container

Using precipitate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "precipitate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The announcement precipitated a crisis in the stock market.

  • Example

    The sudden rainstorm precipitated a flood.

  • Example

    Adding the chemical will precipitate a reaction.

  • Example

    The disagreement between the two countries could precipitate a war.

precipitate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for precipitate

Antonyms for precipitate

Phrases with precipitate

  • to separate from a liquid and fall to the bottom of a container

    Example

    The salt will precipitate out of the water if you leave it long enough.

  • to fall or move quickly and suddenly into a particular state or condition

    Example

    The country was in danger of precipitating into chaos.

  • to cause a sudden and serious problem

    Example

    The government's decision could precipitate a crisis in the economy.

Origins of precipitate

from Latin 'praecipitare', meaning 'to throw down headlong'

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Summary: precipitate in Brief

The verb 'precipitate' [prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt] means to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly, or to make a substance separate from a liquid and fall to the bottom of a container. Examples include 'The announcement precipitated a crisis in the stock market,' and 'Adding the chemical will precipitate a reaction.' The phrase 'precipitate out of' refers to separating from a liquid, while 'precipitate into' means to fall or move quickly and suddenly into a particular state or condition.