# meteoric vs meteorite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### meteoric
*adjective · IPA /ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ · frequency rank #41,763*
Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.

### meteorite
*noun · IPA /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ · frequency rank #22,439*
A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

## Source
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