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- \i-ˈra-tik\
- /ɪˈræt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \i-ˈra-tik\
Definitions of erratic word
- noun erratic Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. 1
- adjective erratic results: inconsistent 1
- adjective erratic movement: unpredictable 1
- adjective erratic person: unreliable 1
- adjective erratic heartbeat: uneven 1
- adjective erratic Something that is erratic does not follow a regular pattern, but happens at unexpected times or moves along in an irregular way. 0
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Parts of speech for Erratic
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erratic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
erratic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for erratic
adjective erratic
- unpredictable — not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
- unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- inconsistent — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
- irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
Antonyms for erratic
adjective erratic
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
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