precipitation
nounfeminine/pɾɨsipitɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
pre·ci·pi·ta·ção
Definition
1. (Meteorology) Any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravity. 2. The fact or quality of acting suddenly or rashly.
The region receives very little precipitation during the summer months.
His precipitation in signing the contract cost him dearly.
Common collocations
atmospheric precipitationannual precipitationprecipitation rateheavy precipitation
Etymology
Do latim 'praecipitatio, -onis' (ação de precipitar).