# contraction vs contraption

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### contraction
*noun · IPA /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ · frequency rank #15,786*
Senses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.

### contraption
*noun · IPA /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ · frequency rank #36,090*
A machine that is complicated and precarious.

## Source
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