# seminal vs serial

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### seminal
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɛmɪnəl/ · frequency rank #20,489*
Of or relating to seed or semen.

### serial
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ · frequency rank #4,892*
Having to do with or arranged in a series.

## Source
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