erratic — Lacking a fixed course; unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or movement.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Lacking a fixed course; unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or movement.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrætɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat's erratic sleeping pattern includes napping on my keyboard at 3 AM.
- The stock market has been erratic lately, making investors very anxious.
- His erratic work schedule meant he might show up at midnight or not at all.
erratic
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈrætɪk/]
Lacking a fixed course; unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or movement.
Lacking a fixed course; unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or movement.
From erratic to dramatic, then automatic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'errare' meaning 'to wander' or 'to stray.' The word originally described something that wandered off course, like a lost traveler, which evolved to mean unpredictable or inconsistent behavior.
Breakdown
err- (to wander, stray) + -atic (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat's erratic sleeping pattern includes napping on my keyboard at 3 AM.”
“The stock market has been erratic lately, making investors very anxious.”
“His erratic work schedule meant he might show up at midnight or not at all.”
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