adv

erratically

ih-RAT-ihk-lee

Erratically (adv) means In an unpredictable, unsteady way, without a consistent pattern. Example: “The car swerved erratically across the lanes before pulling over.”

adv

In an unpredictable, unsteady way, without a consistent pattern.

"The car swerved erratically across the lanes before pulling over."

How to use erratically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a way that keeps changing unpredictably.

Word forms

more erratically comparative, most erratically superlative

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Etymology

Formed from erratic plus the adverb-forming suffix -ally.

Synonyms

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unpredictably

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Rhymes for erratically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “erratically” mean?

The word “erratically” means in an unpredictable, unsteady way, without a consistent pattern. In plain terms, doing something in a way that keeps changing unpredictably.

How do you pronounce “erratically”?

“Erratically” is pronounced ih-RAT-ihk-lee (/ɪˈɹæt.ɪk.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “erratically” in a sentence?

Here is “erratically” used in a sentence: “The car swerved erratically across the lanes before pulling over.”

What part of speech is “erratically”?

“Erratically” is an adverb.

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