# tapered vs tempered

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tapered
*verb · IPA /ˈteɪ.pə(ɹ)d/ · frequency rank #24,015*
simple past and past participle of taper

### tempered
*adjective · frequency rank #14,438*
Having a specified disposition or temper.

## Source
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