Sources & Copyright
How OpenEtymology builds vocabulary learning content.
Our Philosophy
OpenEtymology is designed to help learners remember English vocabulary through etymology, structure, and word formation. The project focuses on making vocabulary learning more intuitive, memorable, and visually understandable.
Content Sources
OpenEtymology references publicly available linguistic materials, historical language resources, and frequency lists for educational purposes.
Original Content
Definitions, explanations, example sentences, and etymology summaries are independently written and organized for language learning use. Some editorial workflows may involve AI-assisted drafting and language refinement. All published content is reviewed and organized before inclusion.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation playback may rely on the device's built-in speech synthesis system.
Copyright Notice
OpenEtymology does not aim to reproduce proprietary dictionary databases or commercial educational materials. The project is intended as an educational vocabulary-learning tool rather than a replacement for commercial dictionaries.
Corrections & Removal Requests
If you believe any content should be corrected, credited differently, or removed, please contact: openetymology@proton.me. We will review reasonable requests promptly.