NotificationDictionary

NotificationDictionary displays the meaning of selected words as Android notifications, giving users a quick way to consult definitions while using other apps.

github.com/tirkarthi/NotificationDictionary
NotificationDictionary homepage screenshot

About NotificationDictionary

NotificationDictionary is an Android app that displays the meaning of a selected word as a notification. It can be accessed from apps that support text selection and is enabled for offline usage with definitions from Wiktionary. Building from source requires manual database setup because GitHub blocks files larger than 100MB.

Key features

  • Shows selected word meaning as Android notification
  • Accessible from apps that support text selection
  • Works offline
  • Uses definitions from Wiktionary
  • Open source under MIT License
Best for: Android users who want to check word meanings while using other apps.
Good for
  • Accessible from apps with text selection
  • Enabled for offline usage
  • Open source under MIT License
Watch out for
  • Database requires manual uncompressing and placement due to file size limit

NotificationDictionary at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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NotificationDictionary FAQ

Where do the definitions come from?
From Wiktionary.
How is the database set up when building the app?
Create the directory app/src/main/assets/databases/, uncompress the database.tar.gz file and move it to that folder.
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