(adj) done with very great haste and without due deliberation; - Shakespeare; - Arthur Geddes, Syn.precipitous, overhasty, precipitant, precipitate, Example: hasty marriage seldom proveth well; hasty makeshifts take the place of planning; rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion; wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
a. [ L. praecipitans, -antis, p. pr. of praecipitare: cf. F. précipitant. See Precipitate. ] 1. Falling or rushing headlong; rushing swiftly, violently, or recklessly; moving precipitately. [ 1913 Webster ]
They leave their little lives Above the clouds, precipitant to earth. J. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]
Should he return, that troop so blithe and bold, Precipitant in fear would wing their flight. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Unexpectedly or foolishly brought on or hastened; rashly hurried; hasty; sudden; reckless. Jer. Taylor. “Precipitant rebellion.” Eikon Basilike. [ 1913 Webster ]
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