# distracting vs distraction

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### distracting
*adjective · frequency rank #16,454*
Causing a distraction; interfering with the ability to concentrate or focus.

### distraction
*noun · IPA /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/ · frequency rank #9,876*
Something that distracts.

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