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  • 21erratic — er•rat•ic [[t]ɪˈræt ɪk[/t]] adj. 1) inconsistent or changeable in behavior; unpredictable 2) deviating from the usual or proper course; eccentric 3) having no certain or definite course; wandering; not fixed 4) gel (of a boulder, etc.) carried by …

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  • 22erratic — 1. SYN: eccentric (1). 2. Denoting symptoms that vary in intensity, frequency, or location. [L. erro, pp. erratus, to wander] * * * er·rat·ic ir at ik adj 1) characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or uniformity <an erratic pulse> …

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  • 23erratic — [ɪ ratɪk] adjective not even or regular in pattern or movement. noun (also erratic block or boulder) Geology a large rock that differs from the surrounding rock, brought from a distance by glacial action. Derivatives erratically adverb erraticism …

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  • 24erratic — adjective the test results were too erratic for useful analysis Syn: unpredictable, inconsistent, changeable, variable, inconstant, irregular, fitful, unstable, turbulent, unsettled, changing, varying, fluctuating, mutable; unreliable,… …

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  • 25erratic — [ɪˈrætɪk] adj changing often, or not following a regular pattern Syn: unpredictable erratic behaviour[/ex] erratically [ɪˈrætɪkli] adv …

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  • 26erratic — adj. 1 inconsistently variable in conduct, opinions, etc. 2 uncertain in movement. Phrases and idioms: erratic block Geol. a large rock carried from a distance by glacial action. Derivatives: erratically adv. Etymology: ME f. OF erratique f. L… …

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  • 27Erratic blocks — Erratic Er*rat ic, a. [L. erraticus, fr. errare to wander: cf. F. erratique. See {Err}.] 1. Having no certain course; roving about without a fixed destination; wandering; moving; hence, applied to the planets as distinguished from the fixed stars …

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  • 28Erratic phenomena — Erratic Er*rat ic, a. [L. erraticus, fr. errare to wander: cf. F. erratique. See {Err}.] 1. Having no certain course; roving about without a fixed destination; wandering; moving; hence, applied to the planets as distinguished from the fixed stars …

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  • 30erratic block — or erratic boulder noun A mass of rock transported by ice and deposited at a distance • • • Main Entry: ↑erratic …

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