
English Dictionary - Offline
4.7
Application Description
Discover the ultimate offline English dictionary app, designed for ease of use and packed with practical features! Based on the comprehensive English Wiktionary, this app provides over 545,000 definitions and a vast array of inflected forms, making it an essential tool for language enthusiasts and learners alike.
Key Features
- Offline Access: No internet? No problem! This dictionary works seamlessly without any additional downloads.
- Intuitive Navigation: Swipe through words effortlessly with a simple finger gesture.
- Advanced Bookmarking: Keep track of your favorite words with bookmarks, personal notes, and search history at your fingertips.
- Crossword Solver: Use ? for unknown letters, * for any group of letters, and . to mark the end of a word, making it easier to find those elusive crossword answers.
- Random Word Discovery: A shuffle button to help you expand your vocabulary with new words.
- Share Functionality: Easily share word definitions via apps like Gmail or WhatsApp.
- Third-Party App Integration: Works seamlessly with Moon+ Reader, FBReader, and other apps through a convenient share button.
- Data Management: Backup and restore your configuration, notes, and bookmarks to local memory or cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box.
- Camera Search: Use OCR technology to search for words directly from images (requires a back camera and OCR Plugin from Google Play).
Enhanced Search Capabilities
- Fuzzy Search: Enhance your search experience with flexible options to find words by prefix (moon*), suffix (*moon.), or containing a specific word (*moon*).
Personalization Options
- Customizable Themes: Choose between black and white themes and set your preferred text colors.
- Floating Action Button (FAB): Customize the FAB to perform actions like search, history, favorites, random search, or share.
- Persistent Search: Automatically display the keyboard at startup for immediate use.
- Text-to-Speech: Listen to word pronunciations with options for British or American accents.
- User Preferences: Adjust the number of history items, font size, line spacing, and default screen orientation.
- Startup Options: Set your home page to display the most recent word, a random word, or the word of the day.
Troubleshooting and Support
- Voice Output Issues: Follow the guide at http://goo.gl/axXwR to resolve voice output problems. Note that word pronunciation requires installed voice data.
- British Pronunciation: If British pronunciation isn't working, check the instructions at https://cutt.ly/beMDCbR.
- FAQs: Find answers to common questions at http://goo.gl/UnU7V.
- Data Safety: Learn how to keep your bookmarks and notes safe at https://goo.gl/d1LCVc.
- Permissions: Understand the app's permissions at http://goo.gl/AsqT4C.
- Additional Dictionaries: Explore other livio offline dictionaries on Google Play for a richer experience.
Integration Tips
- Moon+ Reader Integration: If Moon+ Reader doesn't list the dictionary, customize the dictionary settings to open it directly with a long-tap on a word.
Memory Considerations
- Low Memory Devices: If your device has limited memory, consider using the online version available at http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=livio.dictionary.
For Developers
- Dictionary API: This app offers a Dictionary API for third-party developers. Learn more at http://thesaurus.altervista.org/dictionary-android.
Permissions Required
- INTERNET: To fetch definitions of unknown words.
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To backup configuration and bookmarks.
Latest Update
Version 7.0.2-178yp (Updated on Sep 22, 2024)
- Dictionary Update: New definitions added to keep your vocabulary up-to-date.
This offline English dictionary app is your go-to resource for quick, reliable word lookups and learning, optimized for both phones and tablets.
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