# bankrupt vs bankruptcy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bankrupt
*adjective · IPA /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ · frequency rank #10,654*
In a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay outstanding debts or meet financial obligations; specifically, having been legally declared insolvent.

### bankruptcy
*noun · IPA /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌp(t).si/ · frequency rank #5,939*
A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

## Source
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