termdict

termdict

termdict is a small dictionary tool for the command line, utilizing the Free Dictionary API.

You can use it to define words:

$ termdict define synthesis
synthesis
[noun] A deduction from the general to the particular.
[noun] The combination of thesis and antithesis.
[noun] (grammar) The uniting of ideas into a sentence.
[noun] The reunion of parts that have been divided.

or use it to manage your own vocab list for convenient access:

$ termdict list add ameliorate entropy

$ termdict list
ameliorate
entropy

$ termdict define --random
ameliorate
[verb] To become better; improve.

Install

Install via the below command:

go install github.com/caproven/termdict@latest

Usage

Run termdict to see a list of available commands. Use the --help on any command to see all options.

Storage

termdict will store data (cache, lists) under $XDG_DATA_HOME/termdict/.