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precipitation (verb)

Precipitation is a formal meteorological term referring to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. This includes common weather events such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

💬 Example

"The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'PRE' (before) and 'CIP' (sip). Before you can take a 'sip' of water from the earth, it must fall as 'precipita...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
rainfall downpour moisture condensation deposits
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'precipitations' as a plural. → The area gets a lot of precipitation.

Confusing 'precipitation' with 'perspiration'. → The rain is a form of precipitation.

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