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Word of the Day - Erratic

Have heard the word ‘erratic’ many times but not sure about its meaning? Here’s what it means!
The word ‘Erratic’ is an adjective and can be pronounced as ‘uh-rat-ik’.
Meaning of Erratic
The meaning of 'erratic' is something that shows irregular or unpredictable behavior, movement, or occurrence.

It suggests a lack of consistency or a pattern in how something behaves or happens.
Synonyms of Erratic
Here are some synonyms for the word ‘erratic’:
  1. Bizarre
  2. inconsistent
  3. unpredictable
  4. irregular
  5. Abnormal

Collocation of the Word with a Noun
The collocation of the word with a noun is ‘Erratic Behavior’.
Example of ‘Erratic’ in IELTS Speaking
In my hometown, the weather can be quite erratic, with sudden changes from sunshine to heavy rain within minutes.
Example of ‘Erratic’ in IELTS Writing
The government's economic policies have led to erratic fluctuations in the currency exchange rates, causing uncertainty among investors.
Exercise: Identify Erratic Antonyms
Choose the antonym for ‘erratic’ from the following options:

unchangeable, constant, irregular, uneven, unexchangeable, unstable.
Well done! The answers are:
  1. Constant
  2. Unchangeable
  3. unexchangeable
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