About this plugin
Word Look is a simple yet powerful plugin that enhances user experience by providing instant word definitions.
How it works:
– Users double-click on any word in your post/page content.
– A modal popup appears showing the word’s definition.
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Features:
– Lightweight, fast, and no configuration needed.
– Clean modal-style popup for definitions.
– Uses free and open dictionary API (no API key required).
– Modern and clean CSS/JS implementation.
Privacy
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Please consult the API’s privacy policy if concerned.
External Services
This plugin connects to an external dictionary API to retrieve word meanings.
It sends the selected word (as plain text) to the following third-party service:
– Service Name: Free Dictionary API
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– Purpose: To fetch the definition of the word selected by the user.
– Data Sent: The selected word only, no personal or user-identifying data is sent.
– When Sent: Each time a user double-clicks on a word in the content area.
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This API is public and does not require authentication or user registration. No personal or sensitive data is transmitted.