A-Lex Talking English Dictionary with Synonym 2.4

A-Lex is a large and high quality easy-to-use 146,000+ word English dictionary with extensive synonym and word relation database, pronunciation and voice synthesis extension, wildcard, easy cross-referencing, root (stem) word detection, DA ...

Last update 18 Jul. 2010 Licence Free to try | $10.00 OS Support Windows Downloads Total: 940 | Last week: 2 Ranking #3751 in Applications Publisher Abstract R&d

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A-Lex Talking English Dictionary with Synonym Publisher's Description

Based on the WordNet lexical database. Over 136,000 headwords are defined in this English dictionary.
Free optional synonym database.
Free optional pronunciation database for over 70,000 entries.
Speech or voice synthesis extension. Useful aid for learning to speak English. For OS 5 Sound Manager or Sony Clie Enhanced Sound compatible devices. This is the only talking English dictionary on Palm synthesizing 50,000+ words.
Fast lookup speed - no slowdown on words with large number of definitions.
Capable of mark-and-lookup on any word displayed on the screen.
Dual auto-complete and manual browse modes provide usage convenience and power when searching the English dictionary.
Recognize the base form of words in the English dictionary from their common inflections.
Wildcard search.
Support direct access of memory cards using Palm OS® VFS facility.
Remember the last 50 unique words looked up. Looked up words can be saved and restored.
Desk Accessory (DA) version that makes one-tap-lookup possible on any displayed English word in ANY Palm OS® application.
Optional database containing usage examples to illustrate word usage. No additional fee.
Support stretched display or dynamic input area.
Send or beam dictionary entries to Memo application.
Support the latest Palm OS 5.3
Responsive customer support.

Illustrated Feature Highlights Auto-complete Lookup Quick Cross-reference Instant Lookup with A-Lex DA

Displays list of words matching your input as you input. Saves you from inputting the whole word. Mark any word and tap button X get you the word's definition. Left and right buttons allow you to browse your lookup trail. A-Lex DA allows you to look up words from any Palm application. Just mark a word and launch A-Lex DA Flexible Wildcard Search Word Stem Recognition Rich Synonym Database

Use wildcard matching when you are not certain how a word is spelled. Also great for rhyming and crossword puzzle solving. Recognizing the stem or root word of a spelling so you don't have to figure it out and type the stem word. Optional but free synonym database allows you explore alternate word possibilities. Specially useful when combined with the cross-reference feature. Stretched Display Landscape Display