Wiktionary is a free, multilingual online dictionary that is collaboratively edited and maintained by volunteers. It is part of the Wikimedia Foundation, the same organization behind Wikipedia. Wiktionary offers detailed information about words, including their meanings, etymology, pronunciation, and usage across various languages.
Key Features of Wiktionary:
- Multilingual: Provides entries in many languages, making it a valuable resource for users worldwide.
- Comprehensive Word Information: Each entry typically includes:
- Definitions
- Etymology (word origins)
- Pronunciation guides (including audio when available)
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Usage examples
- Translations into other languages
- Collaborative Editing: Like Wikipedia, entries are created and edited by a community of users, ensuring a wide variety of perspectives and ongoing updates.
- Cross-Referencing: Links to related words, phrases, and linguistic resources within the dictionary for deeper exploration.
- Open-Source and Free: All content is freely available and can be edited by anyone, ensuring that information is constantly evolving.
Wiktionary is a trusted, detailed, and diverse resource for anyone interested in understanding words, their meanings, origins, and uses in various languages.
