# conduction vs conductive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### conduction
*noun · IPA /kənˈdʌkʃən/ · frequency rank #29,607*
The conveying of heat or electricity through material.

### conductive
*adjective · IPA /kənˈdʌktɪv/ · frequency rank #26,729*
Able to conduct electrical current or heat.

## Source
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