# contribution vs contrition

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### contribution
*noun · IPA /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ · frequency rank #4,009*
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

### contrition
*noun · IPA /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ · frequency rank #45,859*
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

## Source
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