# stimulating vs stimulation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stimulating
*adjective · frequency rank #14,229*
Having a manner that stimulates; serving to stimulate.

### stimulation
*noun · IPA /stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #11,300*
A pushing or goading toward action.

## Source
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