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Etymology
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Look up real word origins on the web.

This is the same kind of AI-assisted etymology result used by the app: roots, language paths, meaning shifts, word parts, cognates, examples, and follow-up words.

Trace word origins through roots, language paths, and meaning shifts
Word parts and related words for deeper vocabulary connections
Word of the Day with historical context and clear explanations
Favorites and search history to build your own word library
Offline viewing for words you have already looked up
Language options

Historical forms and roots remain in their original scripts.

Start with any word. The result will appear here with a timeline, origin language, word parts, cognates, and related searches.

The app keeps the thread going.

The web lookup is useful for quick exploration. The app adds history, favorites, Word of the Day, offline viewing for previous searches, and a cleaner reading flow for building vocabulary over time.

History

Revisit the words you already looked up, even when offline.

Favorites

Save roots, phrases, and surprising discoveries.

Word of the Day

Build a daily language-history habit.

Reading comfort

Dark mode, dynamic type, and app-native navigation.