# cordial vs cortical

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cordial
*adjective · IPA /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ · frequency rank #25,335*
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

### cortical
*adjective · IPA /ˈkɔː.tɪ.kəl/ · frequency rank #26,736*
Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.

## Source
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