# coalition vs cognition

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### coalition
*noun · IPA /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ · frequency rank #4,838*
A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

### cognition
*noun · IPA /kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ · frequency rank #18,521*
The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.

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