# glandular vs granular

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### glandular
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡlan.djʊl.ə/ · frequency rank #40,262*
Pertaining to a gland or glands.

### granular
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #28,571*
Consisting of, or resembling, granules or grains.

## Source
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