precipitated

[US]/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
[UK]/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.settled; hasty or rash
v.caused to happen suddenly; accelerated; made to fall suddenly; caused to settle

Phrases & Collocations

precipitated event

precipitated action

precipitated change

precipitated response

precipitated crisis

precipitated conflict

precipitated decision

precipitated process

precipitated phenomenon

precipitated situation

Example Sentences

the sudden rain precipitated the flooding in the area.

his reckless behavior precipitated a series of unfortunate events.

the announcement precipitated a wave of protests.

the chemical reaction was precipitated by the addition of acid.

her decision to leave precipitated a crisis in the team.

the economic downturn precipitated many job losses.

the conflict was precipitated by longstanding tensions.

the changes in policy precipitated a backlash from the community.

her illness precipitated a reevaluation of her lifestyle.

the merger was precipitated by financial pressures.

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