dikt

Without denying that you can find the definition of anything with a simple Google search, sometimes you may not have an Internet connection. In case you don’t happen to have a physical dictionary readily available, then an offline lexicon can come in handy.

dikt is a portable, user-friendly, offline dictionary application designed for modern accessibility across various platforms.

The program packs a user-friendly and modern interface that is quite easy to navigate. On the left side you have the search box where you can type in your query and right on top of that, you can preview various suggestions.

On the right panel, the app displays the definition and explanations of your search. Moreover, you may notice various highlighted words within the definitions, which are essentially words that are included in the app’s lexicons and that you can click and learn more about.

According to the developer, the utility can load up 90 dictionaries with a cumulative word count exceeding 6 million in just 1.5 seconds on devices like the Galaxy S22. Lookup operations among this extensive word database take less than 15 milliseconds, and the app supports case-insensitive searches.

I must admit that it’s quite fast on a regular desktop as well. The explanation for the speed is that the app includes partially compressed dictionaries, so it remains lightweight, while saving space and having a high response rate at the same time.

It is worth mentioning that the app comes with preloaded with WordNet 3, a comprehensive lexical dictionary of English. You can import other dictionaries from JSON files from various formats, such as StarDict or DSL, for instance.

Overall, Dikt's thoughtful design, performance optimization, and support for multiple languages make it a versatile and efficient tool for individuals seeking a fast and accessible offline dictionary.