# insular vs insulate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### insular
*adjective · IPA /ˈɪnsjələ/ · frequency rank #27,885*
Of or being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands.

### insulate
*verb · IPA /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ · frequency rank #35,784*
To separate, detach, or isolate.

## Source
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