EtymologyExplorer

EtymologyExplorer

Explore words and their roots!

1.5K ratings
325 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 2, 2017
  • August 16, 2022

Features

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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 users say

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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

Words words words

If you love words, you’ll love this.

Exactly what I want

So good

Good

Good, could be better.

If you don’t know the origin of a word, how do you know its original meaning?

Etymology is a great app!

Easy and useful

This app is a fantastic example of having a simple, easy and useful tool at your fingertips. Nice work to the dev team!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Word of the day feature not working consistently

Bug

Occasional freezing or unresponsiveness of the app

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add more words and languages to the database

Feature

Implement a dark mode option

Feature

Improve search functionality to allow cross-language searches

Feature

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

Feature

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.