precipitation (Meaning)

Wordnet

precipitation (n)

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

the process of forming a chemical precipitate

the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height

an unexpected acceleration or hastening

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Webster

precipitation (n.)

A deposit on the earth of hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow; also, the quantity of water deposited.

precipitation Sentence Examples

  1. The relentless precipitation drenched the city, transforming streets into rivers.
  2. The meteorologist predicted heavy precipitation, prompting flood warnings.
  3. The delicate petals of the flowers wilted under the weight of the intense precipitation.
  4. The roof leaked during the precipitation, causing water damage to the ceiling.
  5. Farmers welcomed the precipitation as it nourished their crops.
  6. The scientists analyzed the precipitation samples to determine its atmospheric composition.
  7. The umbrella provided shelter from the precipitation, keeping the pedestrians dry.
  8. The precipitation cleansed the air, leaving behind a fresh, invigorating scent.
  9. The precipitation fell as a gentle drizzle, creating a serene atmosphere.
  10. The ground absorbed the precipitation, replenishing the water table and supporting plant life.

FAQs About the word precipitation

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time, the process of forming a chemical precipitate, the falling to eart

hustle, precipitousness, rush, hastiness, velocity, speed, bustle, hurry,haste, scramble

slowness, slowness, procrastination, procrastination, lateness, deliberateness, deliberateness,deliberation, lateness, deliberation

The relentless precipitation drenched the city, transforming streets into rivers.

The meteorologist predicted heavy precipitation, prompting flood warnings.

The delicate petals of the flowers wilted under the weight of the intense precipitation.

The roof leaked during the precipitation, causing water damage to the ceiling.