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   capricious

   /kəˈprɪʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour: "it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss"
   • ▪ changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable: "a capricious climate"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French capricieux, from Italian (see capriccioso).

   Derivatives

   • 1. capriciously adverb
   • 2. capriciousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   The meaning of CAPRICIOUS is governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive, unpredictable. How to use capricious in a sentence. Caprice and Capricious Synonym Discussion of Capricious.

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   CAPRICIOUS definition: 1. changing mood or behaviour suddenly and unexpectedly: 2. changing mood or behavior suddenly and…. Learn more.

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   Capricious definition: subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic. See examples of CAPRICIOUS used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › capriciousCAPRICIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Characterized by or liable to sudden unpredictable changes in attitude or behaviour;.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   changing suddenly and quickly synonym changeable. They had to contend with capricious economic forces. Definition of capricious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.