Context Wiktionary
Select word, right click: look up definition/translate on Wiktionary Dictionary.
A simple WebExtension that provides a context menu entry to look up selected word on the English Wiktionary.
Opens results in a new tab next to the current one.
What is Context Wiktionary?
"Context Wiktionary" is a Firefox add-on that offers a convenient way to look up word definitions or translations on the English Wiktionary. By selecting a word and right-clicking, users can immediately access its definition in a new tab, enriching their web browsing experience and making information readily available without leaving their current page.
Add-on stats
Rating: 4.20
(10)
Creation date: 2016-03-23
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- contextMenus
Size: 10.35K
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Add-on summary
Select word, right click: look up definition/translate on Wiktionary Dictionary.
A simple WebExtension that provides a context menu entry to look up selected word on the English Wiktionary.
Opens results in a new tab next to the current one.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Handy and convenient to use
- Functional and works perfectly
- Saves a lot of time
- Users asking for more feature additions
Cons
- Problem: Opens new Wiktionary tabs and doesn't reuse the existing one
- Opens Wiktionary in the same tab and doesn't allow going back
- Not a reliable dictionary source
- Doesn't support multiple languages
- Disruptive of browsing as it moves focus to new tab
Most mentioned
- Tab management issues
- Extention opening in same tab
- Preferring a popup window instead of a new tab
- Wish for reuse of existing tabs
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Context Wiktionary does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Context Wiktionary is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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