descend vs precipitate

precipitate vs descend

descend is not a noun while precipitate is a noun.

descend is not an adjective while precipitate is an adjective.

descend and precipitate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
descend	No	No	Yes	No
precipitate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, precipitate is a hyponym of descend; that is, precipitate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than descend:

descend: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
precipitate: fall vertically, sharply, or headlong

Other hyponyms of descend include prolapse, abseil, rappel, rope down, dismount, get down, get off, light, unhorse, avalanche, roll down, dive, plunge, plunk, go down, go under, set, correct, decline, slump, sink, subside, crash, flop, topple, tumble, drop, plop, pitch, alight, climb down, go down, go under, settle, sink, pounce, swoop, drip, cascade, cascade down.

descend (noun)	precipitate (noun)
	a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering

descend (adjective)	precipitate (adjective)
	done with very great haste and without due deliberation

descend (verb)	precipitate (verb)
come as if by falling	separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way	hurl or throw violently
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity	bring about abruptly
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example	fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
	fall from clouds

Difference between descend and precipitate

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