Erratically

Erratically

A short documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adverb

Pronunciation

ih-RAT-ick-lee   /ɪˈrætɪkli/

Definition

In a way that is unpredictable, inconsistent, or lacking a regular pattern.

Plain meaning

In a way that keeps changing without any clear pattern — you can't predict what comes next.

Register

Neutral, slightly formal. Common in journalism, science, and everyday speech.