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What is the difference between caprice and capricious?

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Capricious is a related term of caprice.

Caprice is a related term of capricious.


As a noun caprice

is an impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action.

As a adjective capricious is

impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.

caprice

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action.
  • An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.
  • A disposition to be impulsive.
  • An impulsive change of mind.
  • capricious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim
  • I almost died in a capricious winter storm.
    Stringent rulers are unlikely to act capriciously .
    The Mayor claimed that the action was reasonable, but in reality the action was arbitrary and capricious in nature.
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  • Usage notes

    * Capricious can describe both a person and the decisions they make.

    Synonyms

    * whimsical * arbitrary

    Antonyms

    * conscientious * rigorous

    Derived terms

    * capriciously