# geodetic vs geometric

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### geometric
*adjective · IPA /ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ · frequency rank #13,160*
Of or relating to geometry.

## Source
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