Best Etymological Dictionary Apps

4.9😊(12K ratings)

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Explore the origins and history of English words with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers instant search, related word suggestions, and an offline mode for premium users. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word roots.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent app
👍 Comprehensive and well-researched
👍 Useful for understanding word origins
👍 Informative and insightful
👍 Straightforward and easy to use
👍 Helpful for language learners
👍 Authoritative and reliable
👍 Indispensable resource

Room to Improve

🐛 App version has incomplete entries
🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
💰 Subscription fees too high

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary

Strong Contender

4.6😐(29K ratings)

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#79in Reference

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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

👍 Reliable and simple to use
👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
👍 Very useful for learning new words
👍 Excellent reference app
👍 Helps with homework or even if you forgot how to spell write or don't know the meaning of a word
👍 Excellent dictionary that has everything you'll ever need
👍 Offline access is very helpful
👍 Detailed definitions including word origins

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
🐛 Never connect the server
🐛 Stopped working
🔒 Annoying popup ads
🐛 Definitions disappear before reading is complete
🔒 Intrusive and persistent ads even in paid version
🔒 Subscription pricing is too high

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab

Worth Considering

Etymology Dictionary Offline

4.8😐(328K ratings)

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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What We Love

🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
💡 Useful word games and puzzles
👍 Easy to use and navigate
🤩 Great for expanding vocabulary

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
🤔 Confusing layout changes and UI issues
🤷‍♀️ Paid features not always working as expected

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offline Etymology Dictionary

Offline access to word originsTens of thousands of words and termsSearch functionality

Explore the origins and historical evolution of words with this comprehensive offline dictionary. It offers definitions, search functionality, and a quiz to test your vocabulary knowledge.

German Etymology Dictionary

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etymological dictionary

$2.99

Explore the origins and meanings of over 40,000 German words. This comprehensive dictionary offers detailed etymology, pronunciation, and cross-references, making it an invaluable tool for English speakers learning German. Create custom word lists and discover prefixes and suffixes.

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Advanced English Dictionary.

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$2.99

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers offline access to millions of words, definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies. Explore word connections, sample sentences, and discover new vocabulary with advanced search and unique features.

Extensive word database (4.9 million words)High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)Advanced search technology

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Offline dictionary accessVoice search for wordsDaily Word of the Day

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

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Dictionary.

by TheFreeDictionary.com

Offline dictionary and thesaurusMillions of definitions and synonymsWord of the Day and Idiom of the Day

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

free with in-app purchases

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary+

Premium Ad-free Dictionary

$9.99

Access America's leading dictionary with over 15,000 extra entries for people and places. Enjoy offline access, voice search, and daily vocabulary builders. This app offers expert word guidance with a thesaurus and example sentences.

Ad-free experience15,000+ premium entriesOffline dictionary access

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freemium

English Dictionary & Thesaurus

$3.99

Access a vast English dictionary and thesaurus with millions of words, definitions, and pronunciations. Explore word origins, sample sentences, and discover connections with a unique conceptual thesaurus. Enjoy offline access and an ad-free experience.

Extensive word database (4.9 million words)High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)Advanced search technology

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Latin Etymology Dictionary

Latin words, names, roots

$2.99

Comprehensive word dictionaryIdentification of word rootsCross-references to similar roots

Modern English Etymology

etymological dictionary

$3.99

Explore the origins and meanings of English words, including slang, archaic terms, and foreign phrases. Discover word roots, related terms, and historical usage with quotations from famous authors and contemporary sources. Organize your findings with topics and save favorite entries.

Heron Derivation Dictionary

by Synthesized Software, LLC

$19.99

Explore the history and origins of common English words with clear, concise derivations. This reference tool is ideal for learners and anyone curious about word etymology, offering over 11,000 entries and easy cross-referencing.

Simple, concise derivations11,450+ word entriesGlossary of etymological terms

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Dictionary - Word Search Lex

Dictionary for normal Language

Multilingual definitionsPronunciations and examplesAuto-save history

Access a professional multilingual dictionary for English, Japanese, and Korean. Get detailed definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences. Save your search history and favorites for offline language learning.

Discover the origin of words

AI-powered etymology dictionarySearch word originsTimeline visualization of word evolution

Explore the origins and evolution of words with an AI-powered etymology dictionary. Discover word histories, visualize their development over time, and save your favorites. Perfect for language lovers and students seeking deeper linguistic understanding.

Spanish Etymology Dictionary

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free

Etymology of Spanish Language

$0.99

Explore the origins and development of Spanish words. This reference tool traces etymologies to their earliest sources, highlights connections to Spanish and English, and organizes words by Indo-European roots. It's ideal for anyone studying the evolution of the Spanish language.

Trace word originsShow Spanish/English kinshipOrganize by Indo-European roots

Greek Etymology Dictionary

by Trang Hoai

$1.99

Explore the origins of Ancient Greek words with this comprehensive dictionary. It covers 2000 years of linguistic history, offering detailed etymologies, variants, and first attestation dates for over 7500 entries. Enhance your understanding of the Greek language and its vocabulary.

2000 years of Ancient Greek history7500+ revised etymologiesFirst attestation dates

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Italian Etymology Dictionary

etymology of Italian words

Explore word origins and structures with a clean interface. This app offers over 1000 entries, including allomorphs, definitions, and usage examples, with continuous updates. It's ideal for quick lookups for writers and language enthusiasts.

Over 1000 entries (growing)Allomorphs and morpheme definitionsUsage examples