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erratic
CEFRC1
/ɪˈɹætɪk/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Not regular, steady, or predictable.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.
Examples
Dan began an erratic sexual relationship with his youngest aunt, Linda.
We had to lessen the impact of the erratic supplies.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsDeviating from normal opinions or actions; eccentric; odd.
Unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.
noun
Extra meaningAnything that has erratic characteristics.
More examples
In contextHenry has been getting erratic scores on his tests: 40% last week, but 98% this week.
erratic conduct
The term for a displaced boulder is an erratic, but in the nineteenth century the expression seemed to apply more often to the theories than to the rocks.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English erratik, erratyk, from Latin errāticus; compare Old French erratique.