# moral vs mores

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### moral
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɒɹəl/ · frequency rank #3,246*
Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

### mores
*noun · IPA /ˈmɔːɹeɪz/ · frequency rank #36,254*
A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

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