erratic
/ɪˈrætɪk/
er · rat · ic
ɪ · ˈræ · tɪk
English Definition
adj. unpredictable, inconsistent
Significado en Español
errático, inestable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thất thường, không ổn định
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Example Sentence
His behavior became erratic.
他的行为越来越反常。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
err(mistake)+atic(suffix for adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “erratic”:
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A
Stable
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B
Unpredictable
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C
Consistent
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D
Regular
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B — Unpredictable.
“erratic” means adj. unpredictable, inconsistent
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The car's ______ movements suggested that the driver had fallen asleep.
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A
steady
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B
erratic
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C
regular
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D
predictable
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B — erratic.
“erratic” means adj. unpredictable, inconsistent
Common questions about “erratic”
What does “erratic” mean?
erratic — adj. unpredictable, inconsistent. In Chinese: 不稳定的，反复无常的.
How do you pronounce “erratic”?
erratic is pronounced /ɪˈrætɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: er · rat · ic.
How do you use “erratic” in a sentence?
His behavior became erratic. (他的行为越来越反常。)
What are synonyms for “erratic”?
inconsistent, irregular — all close in meaning to erratic (adj. unpredictable, inconsistent).
Is “erratic” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. erratic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “erratic”?
err(mistake)+atic(suffix for adjective)
