EtymologyExplorer

EtymologyExplorer

Explore words and their roots!

1.6K ratings
342 reviews
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Released
January 2, 2017
Updated
August 16, 2022

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Discover the fascinating origins and connections of words. This app provides visual maps of word roots, detailed etymologies, definitions, and audio pronunciations. Explore how seemingly unrelated words can share common ancestry.

✓Visual map of word origins
✓Connections between related words
✓Full written etymology
✓Definitions
✓Transliterations
✓Audio pronunciations
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What's New in EtymologyExplorer

6.2.0

August 16, 2022

Fixed issue where WOTD list wouldn't load

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User reviews

Great app for the curious

I like this app because it has a lot of cool features and doesn’t have any uncool features.

Cool features it has:
- interactive (scrollable, clickable) etymology tree
- multiple languages (you can look up a specific root of a word and get a filterable list of all other words that share it)
- word of the day, with *complete history* (this was the feature that made me think, “finally, somebody gets it!”)
- a little history of words you’ve looked for

Uncool features it doesn’t have:
- tons of obnoxious ads
- even just a small number of innocuous ads
- any ads at all, I believe
- nags, paywalls, or other frequent calls to action (I’ve been using it for a year or so, and I’ve gotten one very polite request to leave a review, and that’s why I’m here — I’m happy to do it!)

Sometimes navigation can be a little confusing, but I truly don’t care because of how great it is otherwise. I really appreciate that someone made this. Thank you!
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Great product!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this app. It is helpful and thorough!

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Word of the day feature not working consistently

Bug

Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness of the app

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more words and languages to the database

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Implement a dark mode option

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Improve search functionality to allow cross-language searches

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Provide more advanced features for power users (e.g., flashcards, quizzes)

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FAQ

What does Etymology Explorer do?

Etymology Explorer is an app designed to help users explore the origins and history of words. It provides visual maps of word roots, detailed etymological information, definitions, transliterations, and audio pronunciations.

What are the key features of Etymology Explorer?

Key features include a visual map of word origins, the ability to see connections between related words, full written etymologies, definitions, transliterations, and audio pronunciations for words.

Is Etymology Explorer free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can access basic functionality for free, with optional purchases available for additional content or features.

What kind of words can I explore?

You can explore a wide range of words and discover their historical roots and connections to other words. For example, you can learn how words like 'acrobat' and 'acronym' are related, or investigate the link between 'album' and 'albino'.

Where can I find the terms of use?

Information regarding the app's Terms of Use and Terms and Conditions can be found on their official website at https://etymologyexplorer.com/terms_and_conditions.html.