errant
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Adjective — Straying from what is normal, expected, or proper; behaving badly.
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Etymology
From Old French errant, "wandering, traveling," ultimately tied to both Latin iter ("journey") and errare ("to wander, err") — a doublet of the word "arrant."
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What does “errant” mean?
The word “errant” means straying from what is normal, expected, or proper; behaving badly. In plain terms, describes something or someone that has wandered off course, whether literally (a stray ball) or in behaviour (a misbehaving person).
How do you pronounce “errant”?
“Errant” is pronounced EHRNT (/ˈɛɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “errant” in a sentence?
Here is “errant” used in a sentence: “The teacher had a quiet word with her errant students.”
What part of speech is “errant”?
Depending on how it is used, “errant” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “errant” come from?
The word “errant” comes from Latin. From Old French errant, "wandering, traveling," ultimately tied to both Latin iter ("journey") and errare ("to wander, err") — a doublet of the word "arrant.".
How many meanings does “errant” have?
“Errant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: straying from what is normal, expected, or proper; behaving badly.