# adaption vs adaptive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### adaptive
*adjective · IPA /əˈdæp.tɪv/ · frequency rank #12,721*
Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

## Source
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