# recreation vs recreational

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### recreation
*noun · IPA /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #6,729*
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

### recreational
*adjective · frequency rank #8,191*
For, or relating to, recreation.

## Source
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