Concise English Dictionary HD12.0 - App Store

Discover the power of words with Concise English Dictionary & Thesaurus, an exceptional all-in-one reference app designed to elevate your language experience on iOS and iPadOS.

Key Features:

. Comprehensive Database: Access one of the largest English dictionary databases, featuring up to 591,700 entries and over 4.9 million words, ensuring you find exactly what you need.

. High-Quality Audio Pronunciations: Hear words pronounced in American, British, and Australian English, with options for both male and female voices.

. Extensive Pronunciation Guides: Includes 134,000 guides in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with easy-to-use symbol assistance. Just tap the guide to understand pronunciation details.

. In-Depth Word Origins: Discover the etymologies of words to better understand their histories and how meanings have evolved.

. Detailed Definitions and Examples: Get clear, precise definitions along with sample sentences to see words in context, enhancing your writing and speaking skills.

. Thesaurus Integration: Expand your vocabulary with word links that provide synonyms and related terms.

. Diverse Lexical Entries: Beyond everyday words, find biographical and geographical data, technical and scientific terms, idioms, prepositions, conjunctions, determiners, interjections, abbreviations, contractions, common misspellings, irregular forms, and even Old English words.

. User-Friendly Experience: Enjoy fast look-ups and a snappy user interface with smooth-scrolling screens, specifically designed for iOS and iPadOS devices.`

. Customizable History and Bookmarks: Keep track of your search history and bookmark favorite words for quick reference.

. Fun and Educational Word Shake: Shake your device to discover random words and expand your vocabulary in an enjoyable way.

. Offline Access: Use the app anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection.

. Privacy-Focused: Rest assured, there are no analytics, spying, or tracking features in the app. Your privacy is fully respected.

Version History Bug fixes, content update, and performance improvements. 12.0 06/01/2024 • Enhanced for iOS 13
• Minor bug fixes 11.2 10/01/2019 • Enhanced for iOS 11
• Ready for iPhone X
• Updated definition and etymology databases
• Improved search suggestions
• Bug fixes 11.0 10/27/2017 • Enhanced for iOS 10
• Updated definition and etymology databases
• Improved fuzzy-search
• Offline audio pronunciation
• Bug fixes 10.0 09/15/2016 • Etymologies (word origins)
You will find a clear and brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of a major part of the modern English vocabulary.
For example, you will learn that the word 'quarantine' comes from Italian quarantina ‎(“forty”), from quarantina giorni ‎(“forty days”). Originally when a ship arriving in port was suspected of being infected with a malignant, contagious disease, its cargo and crew were obliged to forego all contact with the shore for a period of around forty days.

• Database updates
• UI improvements
• Bug fixes 9.4 08/20/2015 Database updates
Enhanced for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus 8.4 10/02/2014 Database updates
Bug fixes for iOS 8 8.0 09/17/2014 7.6 03/18/2014