# elation vs election

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### elation
*noun · IPA /ɪˈleɪʃən/ · frequency rank #41,607*
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.

### election
*noun · IPA /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ · frequency rank #870*
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

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