Its innovative display encourages exploration and learning. You'll understand language in a powerful new way.
* Find the right word. The VT has over 145,000 English words and 115,000 meanings. Find the word you need and discover related meanings.
* Develop a better vocabulary. See how words are used in different parts of speech.
* Use words precisely. The intuitive interface helps you find words through their semantic relationship with other words and meanings.
* Master word usage. Roll over a meaning to see its definition and example sentences that express that meaning.
* Improve your grammar. Meanings are color-coded to indicate parts of speech.
* Explore 39,000 proper nouns. Historical figures, phrases and trademarks are included. Look up Mozart, Manda or simply, "M."
* Check your spelling. The VT suggests a word if you spell it wrong.
* Hear words pronounced correctly. The VT offers both American and British pronunciations (Internet connection necessary)
* Personalize your experience. Use the Settings Panel to control font size, filter content, display up to 17 semantic relationships and more.
* Browse language in 2D or 3D. Rotate word maps in three dimensions to reveal complex relationships.
* Connect to the Internet. Right-click on any word to launch an Internet search for images or information.
With the Online Edition you can also:
* Access the VT from anywhere. No software to install, access from virtually any computer with an Internet connection.
* Email word maps to friends. Share your favorite words with friends and family.
* Explore five additional languages. Search for words in Spanish, German, Italian French and Dutch, as well as English. (International features are still in beta)
* Unlimited access to our magazine. Read features about language and the creative process and join a community passionate about words, language and creativity.
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