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Vocabulary Entry
precipitator
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that causes something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
Example Sentences
"The sudden storm was a precipitant for the widespread flooding."
"She was the precipitant of the new changes in the company's policy."
"His reckless behavior was a precipitant for the team's loss."
V
verb
To cause something to happen or to bring about.
Example Sentences
"The manager's decision may precipitate layoffs."
"His actions could precipitate a crisis in the organization."
"The rising temperature will precipitate a change in weather patterns."