Which to use
“inox” and “intox” are a confusable French pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,059
- “inox” frequency rank
- #25,700
- “intox” frequency rank
- 51759
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | inox | intox |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Matériau dit inoxydable. | Matraquage idéologique qui cherche à prendre possession des esprits. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set inox and intox apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. inox (\i.nɔks\) and intox (\ɛ̃.tɔks\) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 51759, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
inox is recorded at frequency rank #26,059, classified as anoun, pronounced \i.nɔks\. intox is at rank #25,700, tagged as anoun, pronounced \ɛ̃.tɔks\.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 51759, this pair ranks #152,673 of 440,172 scored French confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of inox vs intox
Shared letters: inox. Private to "inox": -. Private to "intox": t.
"inox" · 4 letters · shape VCVC · "intox" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "inox" and "intox" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "inox" or "intox"?
Remembering inox vs intox
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “inox” entry
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