Encyclopedia by Farlex

TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex

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About this app

Free encyclopedia with more than 330,000 encyclopedia definitions and 24,000+ images from multiple authoritative encyclopedias and specialty dictionaries.

* Search 330,000+ encyclopedia articles from multiple sources, all from industry-leading publishers.

* Clear, in-depth definitions of a vast array of topics, including history, science, art, culture, and the natural world, featuring extensive information on countries, prominent figures, and much more.

* 24,000+ images, including vivid photos, illustrations, and charts.

* 77,000+ audio pronunciations for both American and British speakers in online mode.

* User-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative: the perfect free encyclopedia app for students, professionals, and anyone looking to learn more about the world!

* Save unlimited bookmarks.

* Use native voice search to look up a word just by saying it. (With supported devices)

* View your recent searches.

* See search suggestions as you type.

* Perform advanced searches, including "Starts with," "Ends with," "Contains," and "Wildcard."

* Adjust font size.

* Share definitions via social networks, email, and text. (With supported devices)

* This is NOT a preview or a trial version, and there is no "locked" content. Open the app and immediately access all content, no subscriptions required!

How do we do it?

Farlex apps have been downloaded tens of millions times across multiple platforms, with top ratings after hundreds of thousands of reviews. We work with the best publishers to bring together trusted content in the most comprehensive, authoritative dictionary apps on the market. Our flagship app is The Free Dictionary (TFD), powered by TheFreeDictionary.com. Find our other apps by searching "Dictionary by Farlex" in Google Play.

Ratings and reviews

This app only contains general information and is lacking in detailed and informative information. For example, I typed, 'history of parole', and got nothing. Definitely not what I expected. Furthermore, user interface is almost nonexistent. Only a search window! Really devs!!! And where are the visuals? Huh! I looked up several topics and only got a consolidated description with references and no visuals. References are hit and miss as well. At least the app includes diagrams.

This Farlex Encyclopedia program or application is just as good as its Farlex Dictionary. Even with ads, the ads are fixed in position so as not to intrude or interfere with a user's typing. An ad that moves is the worst. I have bought both upgraded versions and I have just realized that I can save/share an article for off-line reading.

It's really handy to have an Encyclopedia at your fingertips. Lately, I've been reading some very old books, and they refer to things that no longer exist today, or use terms which are rarely used. It's fascinating. The app is super fast and informative.

What's new

The brand new version of the app! With faster start and smaller download size.