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spat vs precipitate

precipitate vs spat

spat and precipitate both are nouns.

spat is not an adjective while precipitate is an adjective.

spat and precipitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spat Yes No Yes No
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, precipitate is a hypernym of spat; that is, precipitate is a word with a broader meaning than spat:
  • spat: come down like raindrops
  • precipitate: fall from clouds
Other hypernyms of spat include come down, fall.
spat (noun) precipitate (noun)
a young oyster or other bivalve a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
a quarrel about petty points
spat (adjective) precipitate (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
spat (verb) precipitate (verb)
clap one's hands together separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
spawn hurl or throw violently
engage in a brief and petty quarrel bring about abruptly
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
strike with a sound like that of falling rain fall from clouds
become permanently attached
come down like raindrops
Difference between spat and precipitate

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