# diversion vs diversity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### diversion
*noun · IPA /dɪˈvɝʒən/ · frequency rank #14,744*
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

### diversity
*noun · IPA /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ · frequency rank #4,152*
The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.

## Source
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