Precipitation
13 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground from the atmosphere. In chemistry, it refers to the formation of a solid from a solution.
“Annual precipitation levels have decreased significantly in the region.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
Syllables
pre·cip·i·ta·tion
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Synonyms
rainfallrainfallcondensation
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Wordle
Features 'ATION' ending with multiple 'I' and 'P' letters; contains common vowels
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Scrabble
Worth 23 points; good for using multiple common tiles
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