# ether vs ethic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ether
*noun · IPA /ˈiː.θə/ · frequency rank #17,131*
The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.

### ethic
*adjective · IPA /ˈɛθ.ɪk/ · frequency rank #14,119*
Moral, relating to morals.

## Source
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