# indelible vs inedible

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### indelible
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ · frequency rank #36,188*
Having the quality of being difficult to delete, remove, wash away, blot out, or efface.

### inedible
*adjective · frequency rank #45,447*
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

## Source
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