Word Radicals vs LibreDict

Ever wonder where English words really come from? WordLookup traces any English word back through history to its Latin, Greek, Old English, French, Germanic, Sanskrit, and Arabic origins. See the full etymology chain — every language a word passed through on its way into modern English. Search for "compel" and watch it unfold: borrowed from Latin compellere, itself from com- ("together") + pellere ("to drive"). Search "philosophy" and trace it from Greek philosophia — philos ("loving") + sophia ("wisdom"). FEATURES - Etymology chains showing the complete journey of a word through languages - Morpheme breakdowns revealing how Latin and Greek words were built from smaller parts - Classical sources from Lewis & Short (Latin) and Liddell-Scott-Jones (Greek) lexicons, with original definitions and quotations - Semantic relationships including cognates, doublets, calques, and loan translations across languages - Word definitions with online dictionary fallback - Falling words — an ambient display of etymology-rich words you can tap to explore - Dark, minimal interface designed for reading - Entirely offline — no internet connection required after download

LibreDict is a lightweight, ultra-fast dictionary built for focus and privacy. With over 300,000 words across five built-in dictionaries, you can search and learn without ever needing an internet connection. Key features: - 100% Offline: Every dictionary lives on your device — perfect for travelers and students. - Five Dictionaries Included: English (WordNet), Russian–English, Spanish–English, English–Spanish, and Arabic–English. - Four App Languages: Use LibreDict in English, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic — with full right-to-left layout for Arabic. - Smart Arabic Search: Type Arabic words without diacritics and still find the vocalized entries. - Color-Coded Results: Each dictionary has its own colored stripe, so you instantly see where a word comes from. - Your Order, Your Way: Sort by relevance or put your preferred dictionaries first, and drag to reorder them. - Expandable Library: Import your own custom dictionaries via .json or .sqlite files. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, no accounts, no data collection. - Minimalist Design: A clean, fast interface optimized for readability. - Manage Sources: View detailed statistics for each dictionary and toggle any of them on or off. LibreDict stays out of your way — just you and the words.