# organ vs organic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### organ
*noun · IPA /ˈɔːɡən/ · frequency rank #5,719*
The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.

### organic
*adjective · IPA /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ · frequency rank #3,642*
Pertaining to or derived from living organisms.

## Source
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