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erratically-developed

|er-rat-i-cal-ly-de-vel-oped|

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/ɪˈrætɪkli dɪˈvɛləpt/

unpredictable growth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'erratically' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erraticus,' where 'err-' meant 'to wander.' 'Developed' comes from Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap or unfold.'

Historical Evolution

'erraticus' transformed into the Middle English word 'erratik,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erratic.' 'Desveloper' evolved into the modern English 'develop.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'erraticus' meant 'wandering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unpredictable.' 'Desveloper' meant 'to unwrap,' evolving into 'to grow or expand.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by irregular or unpredictable development.

The city's infrastructure was erratically-developed, leading to frequent traffic jams.

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