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precipitation

noun [U] (QUICK ACTION)
 
 
/prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US  /priː-/ formal

Definition

a way of behaving too quickly and without thinking: The prime minister has been accused of acting with precipitation over the crisis.Doing things without fear or proper thoughtHurrying and doing things quicklyBusy and active
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