# canon vs cation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### canon
*noun · IPA /ˈkæn.ən/ · frequency rank #5,940*
A generally accepted principle; a rule.

### cation
*noun · IPA /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ · frequency rank #37,370*
A positively charged ion: one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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