Oxford English Etymology

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Oxford English Etymology
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The leading reference on the origin and development of English words.
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Based on the Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology, the principal authority on the origin and development of English words, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Etymology contains a wealth of information about the English language and its history. Find out where the words bungalow and assassin came from, what nice meant in the Middle Ages and much more. Now with the addition of a convenient Home page, a sleeker and more intuitive visual layout, as well as innovations in the speed of searches you can delve right in faster and easier than ever! Also includes advanced search and language tools that have become the staple of quality language apps from MobiSystems, Inc. SEARCH TOOLS - effortlessly find words thanks to a clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface. Intelligent search integrates several tools to match or suggest what you are looking for:  • Search autocomplete helps find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type  • Keyword lookup allows you to search within compound words and phrases  • An automatic ‘Fuzzy filter’ to correct word spelling, as well as ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word  • Camera search looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results  • Use our Voice search when you don't know how an entry is spelled  • Share word definitions via installed apps on your device  • Swipe-to-delete functionality in the Recent and Favorites menus. LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary.  • ‘Favorites’ feature to create custom folders with lists of words from the extensive library  • ‘Recent’ list to easily review looked-up words  • ‘Word of the day’ section to expand your vocabulary daily  • Home screen widget provides random words at a glance  • Split screen support for Android 7 allowing you to use dictionary together with other apps ***This is a fully functional 30-day trial version*** Get MORE by purchasing the full version of the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Etymology:  • Permanently unlock the complete features list  • Offline mode - look up words without an internet connection  • Premium Support – Get expedited support for any app-related issues  • Ad-free}
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Some Latest Reviews

Ilataza Ban Yasharahla El
13 Sep, 2025
1
Has dumbed down throughout the years. No longer satisfied with what I paid for.
Víctor Leandro
13 Jul, 2023
1
Este diccionario está limitado por tanto perendengue, no lo recomiendo
Samuel A Kabba
07 Apr, 2023
5
I enjoy using etimology dictionary because of it expricite definition of words
Teresa Johnson
21 Mar, 2021
4
I understand the sequences from where words develop, but I would love more explanations and exame if possible. Thank you.👌👏🙂
Jim Gibson
22 Jan, 2021
3
Don't like that it does not link to words within its desciption..
Bryan Parkinson
26 Nov, 2020
3
Very brief entries. Nowhere near as good as Etymonline.
APPS TECHNOLOGY
21 Aug, 2020
3
Please make Oxford English to Odia dictionary i and my friend s want to buy
Rich Jolly
12 Jun, 2020
5
I enjoy receiving quick information from a reliable source.
Leigh Frost
09 May, 2020
1
No etymology! Downloaded this for the etymology but there's no etymology option, search or included in definitions. Just a standard dictionary. I do hate app developers who lie.

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App Age: 11 years 1 month
Release Date: Nov 26, 2014
Last Update: Oct 30, 2025
Version: 14.1.864
Version history
14.1.864
Oct 30, 2025
This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to make Concise Oxford Dictionary of Etymology better for you.
14.1.859
Feb 21, 2024
What`s new: <br><br>In our ongoing efforts to improve user experience, we&#39;ve focused on refining app performance and resolving issues to ensure a more seamless and reliable experience through the world of words.

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