Definitions
- Describing a movement or behavior that is unpredictable and inconsistent. - Referring to something that is done in an unsteady, unstable, or irregular manner. - Talking about something that is characterized by sudden and unexpected changes in direction or speed.
- Describing something that does not occur at fixed or predictable intervals. - Referring to something that is not uniform or consistent in shape, size, or pattern. - Talking about something that is done in a non-standard or unconventional manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not regular or consistent.
- 2Both words can be used to describe behavior or patterns.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Erratically is more commonly used to describe movement or behavior, while irregularly is more often used to describe patterns or occurrences.
- 2Cause: Erratically implies that the behavior or movement is caused by external factors, while irregularly suggests that the irregularity is inherent to the thing being described.
- 3Frequency: Erratically suggests that the behavior or movement is sporadic and unpredictable, while irregularly suggests that the pattern or occurrence is inconsistent but still somewhat predictable.
- 4Degree: Erratically implies a higher degree of irregularity than irregularly, which can still have some degree of regularity.
Remember this!
Erratically and irregularly are synonyms that describe something that is not regular or consistent. However, erratically is more commonly used to describe unpredictable and inconsistent movement or behavior, while irregularly is more often used to describe patterns or occurrences that are inconsistent but still somewhat predictable.
