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Precipitately - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

precipitately

/prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/ /prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/

Definition:

Done hastily or without careful consideration; overly quick or sudden.

Synonyms:

hastily, rashly, hurriedly, impulsively

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

deliberately, cautiously

Common Collocations:

act precipitately, leave precipitately, decide precipitately

Derivatives:

precipitate (verb), precipitateness (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "precipitately" to describe actions taken too quickly, often without thought for consequences.

Common Phrases:

jump the gun, act in haste, leap before you look

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "praecipitatus," meaning "to throw headlong," reflecting sudden or reckless action.

Examples:

  • 1. She resigned precipitately without another job lined up.
  • 2. He acted precipitately and regretted his decision later.
  • 3. The team moved precipitately, missing key details in their plan.
  • 4. They left the party precipitately after the argument began.

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