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)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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. by Farlex, Inc.

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Dutch etymology dictionary

4.8😊(15K ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Comprehensive and detailed definitions
👍 Helpful thesaurus and translation features
🎮 Fun word games and activities
📚 Vast amount of information beyond just definitions
🔍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

🔍 Cluttered interface with too many ads
🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
🔍 Difficulty finding specific settings or features
🔋 Drains battery life quickly

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This app helps users understand English vocabulary by breaking down words into their roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It provides bilingual explanations, pronunciation, and usage examples, with offline access and basic learning tools included for free. Advanced features and content are available through an optional subscription.

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