# production vs productive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### production
*noun · IPA /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ · frequency rank #751*
The act of producing, making or creating something.

### productive
*adjective · IPA /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ · frequency rank #4,975*
Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.

## Source
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