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erratically. adverb. uk / ɪˈræt.ɪ.k ə l.i / us / ɪˈræt̬.ɪ.k ə l.i /. Add to word list. in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected: In her study, books were arranged erratically on chairs, tables, and shelves. The machine is working erratically - there must be a loose connection. See.
Synonyms for ERRATICALLY: randomly, irregularly, haphazardly, aimlessly, casually, at random, willy-nilly, haphazard; Antonyms of ERRATICALLY: systematically, methodically, carefully, formally, orderly, deliberately, gingerly, intentionally.
Erratically definition: in a way that deviates from what is normal or proper. See examples of ERRATICALLY used in a sentence.
Definition of erratically adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
erratically. If you do something erratically, you do it in an arbitrary or irregular way. Driving erratically is a good way to get pulled over by a traffic cop. A new bike rider might pedal erratically up and down the street, swerving and stopping suddenly.
Erratic can also mean "inconsistent" or "irregular". So a stock market that often changes direction is said to be acting erratically; an erratic heartbeat can be cause for concern; and if your car idles erratically it may mean that something's wrong with the spark-plug wiring.
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er·rat·ic. (ĭ-răt′ĭk) adj. 1. Having no fixed or regular course; wandering: the erratic flight of a moth. 2. Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity: an erratic heartbeat. 3. Deviating from the customary course in conduct or opinion; eccentric: erratic behavior.
Erratically definition: In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably .
er•rat•i•cal•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024. er•rat•ic (i rat′ ik), adj. deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric; queer: erratic behavior. having no certain or definite course; wandering; not fixed: erratic winds.
