Erraticness

/ɪˈrætɪknəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being erratic; the tendency to behave unpredictably or inconsistently.

Etymology

Formed from 'erratic' plus the suffix '-ness', which converts adjectives into nouns describing a quality or state. This is a standard English word-building pattern.

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English loves adding '-ness' to describe qualities—it's such a productive suffix that we can understand new words instantly even if we've never heard them before!

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