# indica vs induce

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### indica
*noun · IPA /ˈɪn.dɪ.kə/ · frequency rank #34,935*
Any of the indica subspecies of the rice, Oryza sativa, which (unlike the japonica or sinica subspecies) are non-sticky and long-grained.

### induce
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈduːs/ · frequency rank #13,736*
To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

## Source
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