precipitate vs spat

spat vs precipitate

precipitate and spat both are nouns.

precipitate is an adjective but spat is not an adjective.

precipitate and spat both are verbs.

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

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

precipitate: fall from clouds
spat: come down like raindrops

Other hyponyms of precipitate include rain, rain down, snow, hail, sleet.

precipitate (noun)	spat (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering	a young oyster or other bivalve
	a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
	a quarrel about petty points

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

precipitate (verb)	spat (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles	clap one's hands together
hurl or throw violently	spawn
bring about abruptly	engage in a brief and petty quarrel
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong	clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
fall from clouds	strike with a sound like that of falling rain
	become permanently attached
	come down like raindrops

Difference between precipitate and spat

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