Addictionary.org - A Dictionary Like No Other

Feel like you have come up with a word of its own, and want to share your creation with the world? If that is the case, set your browser to the Addictionary website and get ready for some linguistic escapades.

Generally speaking, Addictionary is an online resource that is devoted to the creation of words and the ulterior discussion of the same among members of the online community. This dictionary can be browsed just like a print one, and the main page highlights contents in different ways.

First of all, there is the “Word of the day”, which (like any other word found on the dictionary) can be sent to your friends for them to consider and comment upon. In second place, there is a section that goes by the name of “The Wordoff” where two nouns are pitched one against the other for site users to vote and pick the winner. Finally, there is a whole section entitled “There Ought To Be A Word” that enables individuals to give away a concept and see if anyone can come up with a neologism that encapsulates it.

When all is said and done, this is an excellent resource that will attract both linguists that want to experience first-hand the way our language is evolving and those who are looking for a few brain-teasing challenges.

“What’s your word?”

Linguists and the general public as a whole can find such a resource appealing and motivational.

Are there similar web-based endeavors?