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precipitate
What does precipitate mean?
precipitate (adjective): with a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does precipitate come from?
From Latin praecipitātus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of precipitate?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “precipitate” mean?
consisting of different elements; various
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related to an empire, emperor, or empress
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existing as a part or portion; incomplete
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with a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong
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Which word is closest in meaning to “precipitate”?
loyal
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nasty
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hasty
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naval
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