Precipitation Definition

prĭ-sĭpĭ-tāshən
noun
The quantity of such water falling in a specific area within a specific period.
American Heritage
A hastening or acceleration, especially one that is sudden or unexpected.
He is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise.
American Heritage
A bringing on suddenly; acceleration.
Webster's New World
A precipitating or being precipitated; specif., a headlong fall or rush.
Webster's New World
Precipitancy; rash haste; impetuosity.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Precipitation

Noun

Singular:
precipitation
Plural:
precipitations

Precipitation Sentence Examples

  • The precipitation of rain, snow and hail is about 55 in.

  • The precipitation is greatest on the Atlantic seaboard and in the elevated regions of the interior.

  • About two-thirds of the total precipitation falls in the latter half of the year.

  • The normal annual precipitation for the entire state is 38.4 in.

  • The average precipitation for the state is about 52 in.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRE

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PR & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With ON

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13 Letter Words13 Letter Words Starting With P13 Letter Words Ending With N