# medal vs medial

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### medal
*noun · IPA /ˈmɛdəl/ · frequency rank #3,704*
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

### medial
*adjective · IPA /ˈmiː.di.əl/ · frequency rank #22,151*
Of or pertaining to a mean or average.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/medal-vs-medial