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Definitions for erratically
er·rat·i·cal·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
erratically, unpredictablyadverb
in an erratic unpredictable manner
"economic changes are proceeding erratically"
Wiktionary
erraticallyadverb
In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.
When I saw the other driver weaving erratically across the road, I decided to keep my distance.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Erraticallyadverb
Without rude; without any established method or order.
Etymology: from erratical or erratick.
They come not forth in generations erratical, or different from each other; but in specifical and regular shapes. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. ii. c. 6.
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erratically
Erratically is an adverb that means irregularly, unpredictably, inconsistently, or in an unstable or unpredictable manner. It can refer to movements, behavior, or changes that are not regular or consistent.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of erratically in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of erratically in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of erratically in a Sentence
If there is a void space, we want to make sure we’re given every possibility of a survivor. That’s why we can’t just go in and move things erratically, because that’s going to have the worst outcome possible.
No one is disputing that Jonathan was acting erratically, yet, not once did anyone from the Arlington jail call for any type of mental health practitioner or take Jonathan to any type of hospital.
When you look at the numbers, they were very trace amounts. We don't know if they would show up in a urine test for a job. There is no evidence that it would affect the way he was acting. Also he wasn't pulled for speeding or driving erratically or anything that you are typically pulled for if you are under the influence of drugs, the tests had nothing to do with the shooting.
From a policy standpoint, it is clear that if a government sets rules, it is important that they are enforced and people are supported for complying, otherwise they may feel betrayed and act erratically.
We got about a mile from my house, and he got a telephone call. After that call, he started driving erratically, running stop signs.
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