# genetic vs geodetic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### genetic
*adjective · IPA /d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ · frequency rank #4,020*
Relating to genetics or genes.

### geodetic
*adjective · IPA /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛt.ɪk/ · frequency rank #48,252*
Of or relating to geodesy; geodesic.

## Source
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