# delectable vs detectable

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### delectable
*adjective · IPA /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ · frequency rank #41,589*
Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

### detectable
*adjective · IPA /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ · frequency rank #27,430*
Able to be detected, noticeable.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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