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precipitous vs precipitate

precipitate vs precipitous

precipitous is not a noun while precipitate is a noun.

precipitous and precipitate both are adjectives.

precipitous is not a verb while precipitate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precipitous No Yes No No
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, precipitous and precipitate are synonyms defined as:
  • precipitous and precipitate: done with very great haste and without due deliberation
Other synonyms of precipitous include hasty, overhasty, precipitant.
precipitous (noun) precipitate (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitous (adjective) precipitate (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation done with very great haste and without due deliberation
dangerously steep
precipitous (verb) precipitate (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 precipitous and precipitate

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