Definition

Not regular or consistent; unpredictable in behavior or performance.

Example

The erratic weather patterns made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how erratical the weather has been lately?

Yeah, one day it's sunny, and the next it's pouring rain!

It's hard to plan anything when it's so erratical.

Totally! I just bring an umbrella everywhere now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Erratical is derived from 'erraticus' (meaning wandering or straying) in Latin, which comes from 'errare' (meaning to wander or to stray). The word describes something that is not fixed or is wandering in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wandering' ('erraticus') to remember that 'erratical' refers to something that is not fixed and tends to stray.

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