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precipitare — meaning in English

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English meaning

plummet verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
tumble verb To fall suddenly, often rolling or turning over as it happens.

Senses

precipitare is used for these senses in English:

plummet (intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.
tumble (intransitive) To fall end over end; to roll over and over.

plummet — full definition

verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
noun A sudden, steep drop or decline.

tumble — full definition

verb To fall suddenly, often rolling or turning over as it happens.
noun A sudden fall, especially one where the body rolls over.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

filo a piombo piombino piombo caduta declino cadere a piombo tombola ruzzolare crollare cadere rovinare