early vs precipitant

early

adj
  • Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time. 

  • Near the start or beginning. 

  • Near the start of the day. 

  • Having begun to occur; in its early stages. 

  • At a time in advance of the usual or expected event. 

  • Of a star or class of stars, hotter than the sun. 

noun
  • A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day. 

adv
  • At a time before expected; sooner than usual. 

  • Soon; in good time; seasonably. 

precipitant

adj
  • Sudden or unexpected. 

  • That falls headlong, or causes a headlong fall. 

  • Rash or impulsive. 

  • That causes precipitation. 

noun
  • A substance that forms a precipitate when added to a solution. 

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