Erratic
Erratic adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Periphrastic and erratic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Periphrastic" instead an adjective "Erratic".
Nearby Word: errant
Periphrastic
Periphrastic adjective - Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy.
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Erratic and periphrastic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Erratic" instead an adjective "Periphrastic".
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