erratic vs impulsive

erratic

adj
  • Deviating from normal opinions or actions; eccentric; odd. 

  • Unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent. 

noun
  • A rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier. 

  • Anything that has erratic characteristics. 

impulsive

adj
  • Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration. 

  • Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces. 

  • Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent. 

noun
  • That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. 

  • One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive. 

How often have the words erratic and impulsive occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )