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precipitate vs precipitous

precipitous vs precipitate

precipitate is a noun but precipitous is not a noun.

precipitate and precipitous both are adjectives.

precipitate is a verb but precipitous is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
precipitous No Yes No No
As adjectives, precipitate and precipitous are synonyms defined as:
  • precipitate and precipitous: done with very great haste and without due deliberation
Other synonyms of precipitate include hasty, overhasty, precipitant.
precipitate (noun) precipitous (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate (adjective) precipitous (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation done with very great haste and without due deliberation
dangerously steep
precipitate (verb) precipitous (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
hurl or throw violently
bring about abruptly
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
fall from clouds
Difference between precipitate and precipitous

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