# tectonics vs Teutonic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tectonics
*noun · frequency rank #41,416*
The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.

### Teutonic
*adjective · IPA /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ · frequency rank #39,610*
Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.

## Source
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