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About Word Radicals: Etymology

Word Radicals: Etymology is an education app developed by john mckenna.

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Word Radicals: Etymology is rated 4.75 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 4 ratings.

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Word Radicals: Etymology is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 78.76 MB. The latest version available is 1.0.9. The last update was on October 2, 2026.

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The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since April 2026.

Description by john mckenna (from the App Store)

Ever wonder where English words really come from?

WordLookup traces any English word back through history to its Latin, Greek, Old English, French, Germanic, Sanskrit, and Arabic origins. See the full etymology chain —
every language a word passed through on its way into modern English.

Search for "compel" and watch it unfold: borrowed from Latin compellere, itself from com- ("together") + pellere ("to drive"). Search "philosophy" and trace it from Greek
philosophia — philos ("loving") + sophia ("wisdom").

FEATURES

- Etymology chains showing the complete journey of a word through languages
- Morpheme breakdowns revealing how Latin and Greek words were built from smaller parts
- Classical sources from Lewis & Short (Latin) and Liddell-Scott-Jones (Greek) lexicons, with original definitions and quotations
- Semantic relationships including cognates, doublets, calques, and loan translations across languages
- Word definitions with online dictionary fallback
- Falling words — an ambient display of etymology-rich words you can tap to explore
- Dark, minimal interface designed for reading
- Entirely offline — no internet connection required after download

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Is Word Radicals: Etymology free?

Yes. Word Radicals: Etymology is free on the App Store.

Is Word Radicals: Etymology still available?

Yes. Word Radicals: Etymology is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 2, 2026.

How large is Word Radicals: Etymology?

Word Radicals: Etymology is 78.76 MB.

Is Word Radicals: Etymology suitable for children?

App Store gives Word Radicals: Etymology a low maturity rating, so it is meant for older children and up.

How do people rate Word Radicals: Etymology?

Word Radicals: Etymology scores 4.75 out of 5 stars, from 4 ratings on the App Store.

Who made Word Radicals: Etymology?

Word Radicals: Etymology was developed by john mckenna. It is listed in the education category on the App Store.

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