# adjutant vs adjuvant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### adjutant
*noun · IPA /ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/ · frequency rank #24,645*
A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs.

### adjuvant
*adjective · IPA /ˈæd͡ʒʊv(ə)nt/ · frequency rank #48,043*
Providing assistance or help; assistive, facilitative, helpful.

## Source
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