SINCE 1828
precipitancy
noun
pre·cip·i·tan·cy
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Definition of precipitancy
: undue hastiness or suddenness
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'Precipitous' Does Not Mean "Rainy"
'Precipitous' Does Not Mean "Rainy"
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