The Word Lookup Dictionary is a powerful, user-friendly desktop application designed to provide quick access to word definitions. Built with Python, this tool integrates a local word database and online definition lookup, delivering a comprehensive and efficient reference experience. Whether you’re a student, professional, or language enthusiast, this application offers a fast and reliable way to search for word meanings, correct spelling errors, and enhance vocabulary.

• Word Definition Lookup: Instantly search for the definitions of English words.
• Local Dictionary: A robust local word list for fast, offline word verification.
• Online Definition Retrieval: Fetches up-to-date definitions from Merriam-Webster's online dictionary.
• Auto-suggestion: Intelligent word suggestions based on partial user input.
• Auto-correction: Automatically suggests corrections for misspelled words.
• Caching: Stores recently accessed definitions for rapid retrieval.
• Search History: Tracks recent word lookups for easy reference.
• User-friendly GUI: A clean and intuitive graphical user interface for a seamless user experience.

Follow these steps to set up and run the application:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/adityakch/Word-Lookup-Dictionary.git

2. Install Required Packages: Navigate to the project directory and install the necessary dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Prepare Word List: Ensure you have a data/word_list.txt file containing a list of English words (one word per line).

4. Run the Application: Execute the following command to start the application:

   python src/main.py

1. Enter a word in the search box and click "Search" or press Enter to view its definition.
2. The word definition will be displayed in the result area.
3. Use the "Suggest" button to get word suggestions based on partial input.
4. Use the "Auto-correct" button to get spelling suggestions for misspelled words.
5. Recent lookups are displayed in the History section, allowing easy access to previous searches.

• Merriam-Webster: For providing a comprehensive and reliable online dictionary service.