B2 verb رسمي

precipitation

/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/

Precipitation is a formal meteorological term referring to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. This includes common weather events such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

أمثلة

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1

The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.

The weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.

2

The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.

The rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.

3

Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.

It seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
precipitation
Verb
precipitate
ظرف
precipitously
صفة
precipitous
مرتبط
precipitant
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.

اختبار سريع

The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: a

أمثلة

1

The weather forecast predicts that we will see some form of precipitation by late afternoon.

everyday

The weather report says to expect rain or snow later today.

2

The tropical rainforest is characterized by high temperatures and significant annual precipitation.

formal

The rainforest is known for being hot and having a lot of rain every year.

3

Looks like we're finally getting some precipitation after this long dry spell.

informal

It seems like it is finally going to rain after a long time without it.

4

Climate change models suggest a shift in the global distribution of precipitation, leading to more frequent floods in certain regions.

academic

Scientific models show that where rain falls globally is changing, which will cause more flooding in some areas.

5

Our construction schedule must remain flexible to account for delays caused by heavy precipitation.

business

The building plan needs to be able to change if heavy rain or snow stops work.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
precipitation
Verb
precipitate
ظرف
precipitously
صفة
precipitous
مرتبط
precipitant

تلازمات شائعة

annual precipitation The total amount of rain/snow in a year.
heavy precipitation A large amount of rain or snow falling at once.
measurable precipitation An amount of rain/snow large enough to be recorded by instruments.
liquid precipitation Rain or drizzle, as opposed to frozen forms like snow.
precipitation patterns The regular trends or habits of rainfall in a specific area.

العبارات الشائعة

forms of precipitation

The different types of water that fall (rain, snow, etc.).

chance of precipitation

The likelihood that it will rain or snow.

frozen precipitation

Snow, sleet, or hail.

يُخلط عادةً مع

precipitation vs condensation

Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid droplets (forming clouds), while precipitation is the actual falling of those droplets to earth.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'precipitation' in scientific, academic, or formal contexts when you want to refer to rain, snow, and hail collectively. In casual conversation, it is much more common to use the specific word for the type of weather occurring (e.g., 'rain' or 'snow').

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'precipitation' as a verb. While the verb 'precipitate' exists, it usually means to cause something to happen suddenly in a social or political context, rather than meaning 'to rain'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'pre-cipitation'. In the water cycle, this is the step that happens 'pre' (before) the water collects in rivers and lakes.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'praecipitatio', meaning 'a falling headlong' or 'casting down'.

أنماط نحوية

Uncountable noun when referring to the general phenomenon of rain/snow. Often follows adjectives like 'heavy', 'light', 'annual', or 'atmospheric'.
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking countries, 'chance of precipitation' is a standard phrase used in daily televised weather forecasts.

اختبار سريع

The meteorologist predicted that the ______ would turn from rain into snow as the temperature dropped.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: a

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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