Application Description

Discover the power of the free **offline English dictionary** app, designed to effortlessly enhance your vocabulary with comprehensive definitions sourced from **English Wiktionary**. With over 545,000 English definitions and numerous inflected forms, this app is your go-to resource for quick and easy word searches, optimized for both smartphones and tablets.

This app is ready to use right out of the box, requiring no additional downloads to function offline. Navigate through words with a simple swipe of your finger and make the most of features like **bookmarks**, **personal notes**, and **search history** to tailor your learning experience.

Key Features

• Over 545,000 English definitions and extensive inflected forms
• Intuitive navigation by swiping left or right
• Manage bookmarks, personal notes, and search history
• Crossword help with wildcard symbols like **?**, **\***, and **.**
• Random word search to expand your vocabulary
• Share word definitions via other apps like Gmail or WhatsApp
• Compatibility with Moon+ Reader, FBReader, and more via the share button
• Backup and restore capabilities to local memory or cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box
• Camera search feature via OCR Plugin (requires back camera and separate download from Google Play)

Fuzzy Search Capabilities

• Search words with a prefix (e.g., starting with 'moon') by typing *moon\**
• Search words with a suffix (e.g., ending with 'moon') by typing *\*moon.*
• Find words containing a specific term (e.g., 'moon') by typing *\*moon\**

Customizable Settings

• Choose between black and white themes with customizable text colors
• Optional Floating Action Button (FAB) for quick access to search, history, favorites, random search, and share options
• Persistent search for automatic keyboard at startup
• Text-to-speech with selection of British or American accents
• Customizable history length, font size, line spacing, and default screen orientation
• Start-up options including home page, most recent word, random word, or word of the day

Frequently Asked Questions

• No voice output? Follow instructions at: http://goo.gl/axXwR. Note: word pronunciation requires installed voice data.
• Issues with British word pronunciation? Visit: https://cutt.ly/beMDCbR
• General Q&A: http://goo.gl/UnU7V
• Safeguarding bookmarks and notes: https://goo.gl/d1LCVc
• Permissions information: http://goo.gl/AsqT4C
• Explore other Livio offline dictionaries on Google Play for an enhanced experience
• Troubleshooting Moon+ Reader integration: Customize dictionary settings to open directly on long-tap

Keep in mind, offline dictionaries require memory. If your device has low memory, consider using the online version available at: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=livio.dictionary

For Developers

This app offers a **Dictionary API** for third-party developers. Learn more at: http://thesaurus.altervista.org/dictionary-android

Required Permissions

• **INTERNET** - to fetch definitions of unknown words
• **WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE** (aka Photos/Media/Files) - to backup configuration and bookmarks

What's New in Version 7.0.2-178yp (Updated Sep 22, 2024)

• Dictionary updated with new definitions

Books & Reference