Definitions
- Describing something that is unpredictable or inconsistent. - Referring to something that deviates from a regular pattern or behavior. - Talking about something that is irregular or unstable in nature.
- Describing someone or something that is impulsive or unpredictable. - Referring to something that changes suddenly and without reason. - Talking about something that is subject to whims or fancies.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unpredictable or subject to change.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of consistency or stability.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, things, or situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Erratic suggests irregularity or instability due to external factors, while capricious implies unpredictability due to internal factors such as whims or fancies.
- 2Connotation: Erratic has a neutral connotation, while capricious can have a negative connotation implying impulsiveness or irrationality.
- 3Usage: Erratic is more commonly used to describe things or situations, while capricious is more commonly used to describe people or their behavior.
- 4Intensity: Capricious suggests a higher degree of unpredictability or impulsiveness compared to erratic.
Remember this!
Erratic and capricious are synonyms that describe something that is unpredictable or subject to change. However, erratic suggests irregularity or instability due to external factors, while capricious implies unpredictability due to internal factors such as whims or fancies. Additionally, erratic is more commonly used to describe things or situations, while capricious is more commonly used to describe people or their behavior.
