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precipitate vs descend

descend vs precipitate

precipitate is a noun but descend is not a noun.

precipitate is an adjective but descend is not an adjective.

precipitate and descend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
descend No No Yes No
As verbs, descend is a hypernym of precipitate; that is, descend is a word with a broader meaning than precipitate:
  • precipitate: fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
  • descend: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
Other hypernyms of precipitate include come down, fall, go down.
precipitate (noun) descend (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate (adjective) descend (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
precipitate (verb) descend (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles come as if by falling
hurl or throw violently move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
bring about abruptly do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
fall from clouds
Difference between precipitate and descend

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