# macular vs muscular

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### macular
*adjective · IPA /ˈmækjəlɚ/ · frequency rank #42,250*
Relating to the macula, the area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision

### muscular
*adjective · IPA /ˈmʌs.kjʊl.ə/ · frequency rank #11,749*
Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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