Erratic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Erratic ( adjective )

  1. Unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or actions.
  2. Deviating from the usual or expected course or pattern.
  3. Irregular or changing in a random or unpredictable way.

Origin:

From the latin erratum (a wandering), from errare (to wander).

Examples:

  1. The stock market has been particularly erratic in recent months.
  2. Her behavior has been erratic since the accident.
  3. The weather this summer has been erratic, with hot spells followed by sudden rain.
  4. His driving was erratic, swerving between lanes.
  5. The company's profits have been erratic, with periods of high profits followed by periods of low profits.

(As a noun)

Erratic ( noun )

  1. Unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or actions.
  2. Deviating from the usual or expected course or pattern.
  3. Irregular or changing in a random or unpredictable way.

Origin:

From the latin erratum (a wandering), from errare (to wander).

Examples:

  1. The stock market has been particularly erratic in recent months.
  2. Her behavior has been erratic since the accident.
  3. The weather this summer has been erratic, with hot spells followed by sudden rain.
  4. His driving was erratic, swerving between lanes.
  5. The company's profits have been erratic, with periods of high profits followed by periods of low profits.
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