capricious
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/kəˈprɪʃəs/
unpredictable behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'capricious' originates from French, specifically the word 'capricieux,' where 'caprice' meant 'whim or fancy.'
Historical Evolution
'capricieux' transformed into the English word 'capricious' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'whimsical or fanciful,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unpredictable or changeable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
The weather in the mountains is notoriously capricious.
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