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| Source: gcide | Erratic \Er*rat"ic\, a. [L. erraticus, fr. errare to wander: cf. F. erratique. See {Err}.] 1. Having no certain course; roving about without a fixed destination; wandering; moving; -- hence, applied to the planets as distinguished from the fixed stars. [1913 Webster]
The earth and each erratic world. --Blackmore. [1913 Webster]
2. Deviating from a wise of the common course in opinion or conduct; eccentric; strange; queer; as, erratic conduct. [1913 Webster]
3. Irregular; changeable. "Erratic fever." --Harvey. [1913 Webster]
{Erratic blocks}, {gravel, etc.} (Geol.), masses of stone which have been transported from their original resting places by the agency of water, ice, or other causes.
{Erratic phenomena}, the phenomena which relate to transported materials on the earth's surface. [1913 Webster]
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| Source: gcide | Erratic \Er*rat"ic\, n. 1. One who deviates from common and accepted opinions; one who is eccentric or preserve in his intellectual character. [1913 Webster]
2. A rogue. [Obs.] --Cockeram. [1913 Webster]
3. (Geol.) Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder. [1913 Webster]
Note: In the plural the term is applied especially to the loose gravel and stones on the earth's surface, including what is called drift. [1913 Webster]
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