Read the dictionary definition of precipitate. All definitions for this word.
1. a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
2. separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
3. hurl or throw violently
1. The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below
4. bring about abruptly
1. The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution
5. fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
1. Our economy precipitated into complete ruin
6. fall from clouds
1. rain, snow and sleet were falling
2. Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum
7. done with very great haste and without due deliberation
1. hasty marriage seldom proveth well
2. hasty makeshifts take the place of planning
3. rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
4. wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
