Wordflex Touch Dictionary

Wordflex Touch Dictionary is a dictionary –- three, actually, including the largest, most exhaustive compilation of words in print –- that kids can explore and interact with visually. The nodes branching out from the word -– creating a tree-like structure –- show kids the multiple definitions of words, while breaking down each aspect of the word into small, easily understood chunks. Kids learn all about words –- definitions, spelling, pronunciation, word origins, synonyms, antonyms, other tenses, and related words.

Kids start by searching for a word, even without precise spelling. For example, typing the word excess also offers the word excel as an option floating onto the screen. Tap the intended word and the dictionary entry expands like a tree, showing dozens of similar words, grouped in branches demonstrating the subtleties of meaning for each. It's pricey as far as apps go, but it's fabulous and costs substantially less than buying the multiple Oxford's dictionary and thesaurus titles covered in this app.

Looking up words in the dictionary can be tedious, but students will actually enjoy looking up words and playing around with Wordflex Touch Dictionary. By exploring, kids can develop a depth of understanding for old and new words and broaden their vocabularies. Its breadth and interactivity are also impressive: Picture the huge unabridged dictionary sitting on a pedestal in the library -- the one kids are afraid to touch because it’s so heavy. Add to that a personal tutor pointing out all the connections that a word has with other words. Then make it visually appealing and compact enough to be accessed at the touch of a button on the iPad, and you get the power of this educational resource. 

Users can shape and rearrange content and then take a snapshot of the screen created and share it via email, Twitter, Facebook, or the device's camera role.