# asymptomatic vs asymptotic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### asymptomatic
*adjective · IPA /ˌeɪsɪm(p)təˈmætɪk/ · frequency rank #33,132*
Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in a case which is subclinical (“without signs detectable by physical examination or laboratory test”).

### asymptotic
*adjective · IPA /ˌæsɪm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ · frequency rank #42,007*
Pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity.

## Source
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