# oceanographic vs oceanography

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### oceanographic
*adjective · IPA /ˌoʊʃənəˈɡɹæfɪk/ · frequency rank #35,856*
relating to oceanography, the science of oceans

### oceanography
*noun · IPA /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ · frequency rank #34,209*
The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

## Source
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