# endemic vs epidemic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### endemic
*adjective · IPA /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ · frequency rank #17,832*
Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.

### epidemic
*noun · IPA /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ · frequency rank #9,601*
A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

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