# aortic vs attic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### aortic
*adjective · IPA /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/ · frequency rank #26,331*
Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

### attic
*noun · IPA /ˈætɪk/ · frequency rank #12,369*
The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.

## Source
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