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William Whitaker's Words

William Whitaker's Words

Best Latin-English Dictionary

78 ratings
35 reviews
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Released
December 17, 2017
Updated
July 12, 2023

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Developer

Rehaan Furniturewala
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This app provides a comprehensive Latin-English and English-Latin dictionary with a database of over 39,000 words. It assists students with defining, conjugating, and parsing Latin words, aiding in translation and improving reading comprehension. Users can star difficult words, share definitions, and easily switch translation directions.

โœ“Latin-English & English-Latin dictionary
โœ“39,000+ word database
โœ“Word definition, conjugation, and parsing
โœ“Star difficult words for vocabulary building
โœ“Copy and share definitions
โœ“Switch translation directions
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What users say about William Whitaker's Words

Reviews of William Whitaker's Words are mostly negative: the Education app is rated 4.2/5 from 78 App Store ratings. What users like most: great for Latin learners, useful database for classical and medieval Latin. Top complaints: app not working, no search bar. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿ‘Great for Latin learners
  • ๐Ÿ‘Useful database for classical and medieval Latin
  • ๐Ÿ‘Helpful for students and teachers
  • ๐Ÿ‘Minimalist interface (mentioned by one user)
  • ๐Ÿ‘Saved grades for some users

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›App not working
  • ๐Ÿ›No search bar
  • ๐Ÿ›Stuck on welcome/title page
  • ๐Ÿ›Connection errors ('Could not connect to William Whitakerโ€™s Words')
  • ๐Ÿ›Inconsistent responses/nonsensical results
  • ๐Ÿ›Clunky interface compared to website/older app
  • ๐Ÿ›App crashes with non-English letters
  • ๐Ÿ›Ads crash the app
  • ๐Ÿ›iPad version issues
  • ๐Ÿ›Confusing display of words/translations
  • ๐Ÿ›App exits out randomly
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What's New in William Whitaker's Words

2.03

July 12, 2023

Fixed bug preventing Latin to English translation.

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User reviews

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Not working

One year on from the last reviewer's post, still not functioning. No search bar, no interface, nothing but a title page.
IIIoannes Moelanus Iosephus

iPad Version doesnโ€™t work

Unfortunately this App no longer works on an iPad.
SStudent1*

It doesnโ€™t work in ipad

There is no search bar!
FFoxmoth

Why Am I not Seeing the Actual Page

I can never get passed the welcome home page.
SSicardimenian

it doesnโ€™t work in ipad

It worked well before but today search bar didnโ€™t appear at the top so I reinstalled. And it says. welcome and I canโ€™t do anything. Please fix the bug
Kkchanghoon6
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

No search bar

Bug

App not functioning/stuck on title page

Bug

Connection errors ('Could not connect to William Whitakerโ€™s Words')

Bug

Nonsensical responses to vocabulary searches

Bug

Crashes with non-English letters (e.g., ฤซ, ล, ฤ“)

Bug

App crashes when ads are present on search page

Bug

iPad version not working

Bug

Search bar not appearing on iPad

Bug

App exits out randomly during translation attempts

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Offline version

Feature

Greek version

Feature

Ability to turn off parsing

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Clearer explanation of parsing codes

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Improved interface for navigation

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FAQ

What does Whitaker's Words do?

Whitaker's Words is a Latin-English and English-Latin dictionary and parser. It utilizes a database of over 39,000 words to help users define, conjugate, and parse Latin words, which is beneficial for translating passages and improving Latin reading skills.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a comprehensive Latin-English and English-Latin dictionary, a large word database, the ability to define, conjugate, and parse words, and options to star difficult words for vocabulary building. Users can also easily copy and share definitions and switch between translation directions.

Is Whitaker's Words free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This model allows users to access the core functionality for free while providing optional enhancements or content through purchases.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is primarily intended for students of the Latin language. It is designed to assist them with defining, conjugating, and parsing Latin words, which is crucial for translating texts and strengthening their overall Latin reading ability.

How does the app help with vocabulary?

The app allows users to 'star' difficult words they encounter. This feature helps in building personal vocabulary lists by highlighting words that require more attention, making it easier to review and memorize them over time.