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UK//ˌprɛsɪpɪˈteɪʃən//US//ˌprɛsɪpɪˈteɪʃən//

Meaning of Precipitation

The process of water falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

In simple words: Water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow.

Precipitation in a sentence

  • The forecast predicts heavy precipitation over the weekend.
  • In cold climates, precipitation can fall as snow instead of rain.
  • Scientists study precipitation patterns to understand climate change.
  • The amount of precipitation this month has been above average.
  • Precipitation affects the growth of crops and natural vegetation.

How to use Precipitation

Used in scientific contexts or formal discussions about weather. Less common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'precipitation' as 'pre-cip-itation' - water falling down like it has been 'cipped' or cut from the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Precipitation

  • annual precipitation
  • precipitation levels
  • measure precipitation
  • heavy precipitation
  • precipitation forecast

Synonyms for Precipitation

Common mistakes with Precipitation

  • Confused with 'precise' or 'prediction'.
  • Used incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Overused in casual speech where simpler terms like 'rain' would suffice.

Compare Precipitation with Rain, Downpour, Fall, Drizzle

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Frequently asked questions about Precipitation

What does Precipitation mean?

Water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow.

What is the definition of Precipitation?

The process of water falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

How do you use Precipitation in a sentence?

The forecast predicts heavy precipitation over the weekend.

Can you give another example of Precipitation?

In cold climates, precipitation can fall as snow instead of rain.

What are synonyms for Precipitation?

Common alternatives include rain, downpour, moisture, fall, drizzle.

What words go with Precipitation?

It commonly pairs with annual precipitation, precipitation levels, measure precipitation, heavy precipitation, precipitation forecast.

What are common mistakes when using Precipitation?

Confused with 'precise' or 'prediction'. Used incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun. Overused in casual speech where simpler terms like 'rain' would suffice.

How do you pronounce Precipitation?

US: //ˌprɛsɪpɪˈteɪʃən//, UK: //ˌprɛsɪpɪˈteɪʃən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Precipitation?

Used in scientific contexts or formal discussions about weather. Less common in everyday conversation.