# optic vs OTC

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### optic
*adjective · IPA /ˈɒp.tɪk/ · frequency rank #12,117*
Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.

### OTC
*adjective · frequency rank #23,621*
Initialism of over-the-counter.

## Source
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