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/
Korean meaning: 불규칙한, 예측할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 이-래틱 (강세: 래)
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.
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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.
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“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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