# adaptation vs adaption

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### adaptation
*noun · IPA /ˌæd.əpˈteɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #6,982*
The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

### adaption
*noun · IPA /əˈdæpʃən/ · frequency rank #40,104*
Alternative form of adaptation.

## Source
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