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Etymonline English Dictionary

Dictionary · Free + IAP
A Tier
Excellent · #7 of 40
91
4.9★11.8K ratings
Free + IAPprice
1mosince update

What is Etymonline English Dictionary?

Etymonline English Dictionary is the official app of Douglas Harper's Online Etymology Dictionary, drawn from etymonline.com. It offers instant search with spelling suggestions and a Related Words feature that lists words sharing the same origin or root. The listing also describes a Premium version with no ads and offline access.

Pricing. Etymonline English Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Looking up the origin of an English word
  • Finding words that share a root, such as -logy
  • Checking word origins on an iPhone or iPad

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Why this app is in A tier

Etymonline English Dictionary scores 91 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 82, App Store search rank 84, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

The official, complete app of Douglas Harper's Online Etymology Dictionary, with useful features to help you understand the origins of words as well as improve your vocabulary. • From etymonline.com, the internet's top choice for quick, reliable, comprehensive yet comprehensible English word origins • Instantaneous search with spelling suggestions works fast on your iPhones • Offline Dictionary - find out word origins anytime, anywhere (Premium only) • Universal app - works on your iPhones and iPads • Related Words - easily access words that share the same origin/root. For example, you can check out all the words with root - logy, such as agriology, anthropology, biology, cardiology, choreology, Christology, chronology, cosmology, etc. Get even more with ETYMONLINE PREMIUM: • No Ads - Enjoy a calm, ad-free reading environment • Offline dictionary - Search and view etymology without the need of an internet connection - Privacy Policy: https://www.etymonline.com/legal/privacy - Terms of Use: https://www.etymonline.com/legal/terms

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MeasureEtymonline English DictionarySpanishDictionary.com LearningPersian Dictionary - Dict Box
TierASA
Score91 / 10092 / 10090 / 100
Rating4.9 ★4.8 ★4.8 ★
Ratings11.8K201K86.4K
Latest ratings · 180d—4.1 ★ · 20 reviews4.0 ★ · 19 reviews
Last update39d ago36d ago161d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree download

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Questions about Etymonline English Dictionary

Is the app free to use?

It is free to download.

Can I use it without an internet connection?

The offline dictionary is a Premium feature, allowing you to search and view etymology without an internet connection.

Does it work on iPad as well as iPhone?

Yes. The listing describes it as a universal app that works on both iPhones and iPads.

Is Etymonline English Dictionary free?

Etymonline English Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Etymonline English Dictionary good for?

Etymonline English Dictionary is built for looking up the origin of an english word, finding words that share a root, such as -logy, checking word origins on an iPhone or iPad. It sits in the dictionary list on AppTierList.

Is Etymonline English Dictionary worth it?

Etymonline English Dictionary is A tier, ranked #7 of 40 dictionary apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 11,782 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 6 apps rank above it.

How does Etymonline English Dictionary compare to SpanishDictionary.com Learning?

Etymonline English Dictionary is A tier at 91; SpanishDictionary.com Learning is S tier at 92. SpanishDictionary.com Learning ranks higher. Etymonline English Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases, SpanishDictionary.com Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Etymonline English Dictionary updated?

Etymonline English Dictionary was updated 39 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Dictionary
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
91 / 100
Rank in list
#7 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
11,782
Current version
(39 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Education
Good for
Looking up the origin of an English word, Finding words that share a root, such as -logy, Checking word origins on an iPhone or iPad
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Size
64 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
2
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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JSON · why it ranks here

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