erratically-developed
|er-rat-i-cal-ly-de-vel-oped|
/ɪˈrætɪkli dɪˈvɛləpt/
unpredictable growth
Etymology
'erratically' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erraticus,' where 'err-' meant 'to wander.' 'Developed' comes from Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap or unfold.'
'erraticus' transformed into the Middle English word 'erratik,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erratic.' 'Desveloper' evolved into the modern English 'develop.'
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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/15 14:38
