vagarious en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /vəˈ-/ (General-American)
- /veɪˈɡɛɹi.əs/ (General-American)
- /vəˈɡɛəɹi.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English vagary Proto-Indo-European *h₃ed- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *h₃édosder.? Proto-Italic *-ŏ̄dsos? Old Latin -ōssus Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English vagarious From vagary + -ous.
Meanings
- Subject to vagaries; erratic.
- Tending to wander or roam.
- Capricious.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more vagarious | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most vagarious | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |