# incantation vs indentation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### incantation
*noun · IPA /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ · frequency rank #49,419*
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

### indentation
*noun · IPA /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ · frequency rank #44,863*
The act of indenting or state of being indented.

## Source
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