# hubris vs hybrid

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hubris
*noun · IPA /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ · frequency rank #31,210*
Excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption; originally (Greek mythology) toward the gods.

### hybrid
*noun · IPA /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ · frequency rank #5,975*
Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

## Source
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