# deductible vs deductive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### deductible
*adjective · IPA [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] · frequency rank #18,058*
Eligible to be deducted.

### deductive
*adjective · IPA /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ · frequency rank #44,152*
Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).

## Source
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