# seductive vs selective

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### seductive
*adjective · IPA /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ · frequency rank #21,650*
Attractive, alluring, tempting.

### selective
*adjective · IPA /səˈlɛktɪv/ · frequency rank #8,604*
Of or relating to the process of selection.

## Source
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