# cyclic vs cystic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cyclic
*adjective · IPA /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ · frequency rank #23,506*
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical

### cystic
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɪstɪk/ · frequency rank #26,386*
Of or pertaining to a cyst.

## Source
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