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capricious

IPA pronunciation: /kəˈprɪʃ.əs/

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Russian meaning

Капризный, непредсказуемый

English definition

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Example

Admissions criteria should be systematic and transparent, never capricious.

Collocations

capricious weather
capricious behavior
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