Omnidict is an offline dictionary application for Linux desktops. Built with Qt 6, it provides access to more than 600 downloadable dictionaries covering hundreds of languages. Users can download the dictionaries they need and search them without an internet connection.
The application brings together dictionaries from sources including Wiktionary, WordNet and FreeDict. It supports bilingual dictionaries, synonyms, antonyms and language-specific resources for Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
Searching is straightforward, with results appearing as you type. Omnidict also recognises inflected word forms, provides spelling suggestions and supports wildcard searches. A global keyboard shortcut lets users look up selected text from other applications without switching to the main window.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Access more than 600 dictionaries covering hundreds of languages.
- Search downloaded dictionaries without an internet connection.
- Instant search results grouped by dictionary.
- Supports Wiktionary, WordNet, FreeDict, JMdict, CC-CEDICT and Kengdic.
- Accent-insensitive searching and recognition of inflected word forms.
- Wildcard searching and full-text searches within definitions.
- Spelling suggestions for misspelled words.
- Quick lookup of selected text from other applications using a keyboard shortcut.
- Save favourite words and browse recent lookups.
- Manage dictionary downloads, updates and search order.
- Light and dark themes with adjustable text size.
- System tray integration and optional automatic startup.
Website: github.com/keshavbhatt/omnidict
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Developer: Keshav Bhatt (Ktechpit)
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Omnidict is written in C++ and Python. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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