Erratic

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrætɪk/

Definitions of erratic

adjective Erratic is an adjective that describes something that is unpredictable or inconsistent in behavior.

Example Sentences

A1 The squirrel's movements were erratic as it darted around the park.

A2 Her erratic behavior made it difficult to predict how she would react in any given situation.

B1 The stock market has been experiencing erratic fluctuations lately.

B2 The team's performance was erratic throughout the season, with wins and losses alternating unpredictably.

C1 The CEO's erratic decision-making led to a decline in company profits.

C2 The artist's erratic lifestyle was reflected in the unpredictable nature of his work.

Examples of erratic in a Sentence

formal The stock market has been experiencing erratic behavior lately.

informal Her mood can be quite erratic at times.

slang He's so all over the place, his behavior is just plain erratic.

figurative The erratic path of the butterfly mesmerized the children.

Grammatical Forms of erratic

• past tense: erraticated
• plural: erratics
• comparative: more erratic
• superlative: most erratic
• present tense: erraticates
• future tense: will erraticate
• perfect tense: has erraticated
• continuous tense: is erraticating
• singular: erratic
• positive degree: erratic
• infinitive: to erraticate
• gerund: erraticating
• participle: erraticated

Origin and Evolution of erratic

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'erratic' originated from the Latin word 'erraticus' which means wandering or straying.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is wandering or straying from a path, the word 'erratic' has evolved to also describe something that is unpredictable or inconsistent in behavior.