macOS Dictionaries

has anyone have any clue how much apple dictionaries cost in non-Apple devices? can they be found free in web?

I looked up duden dictionary (bibliothek); it wasn't quit the version used in apple dictionary and it was around 120$

Posted on Nov 8, 2023 5:37 AM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2023 6:12 AM

Dictionaries developed for macOS are compiled with private Apple frameworks. These won't be on non-Mac platforms unless the provider of the dictionary content chooses to develop it differently for them. Most dictionaries are commercial and cost money, though there are some that are free, but may not be compatible with current versions of macOS dictionary application.

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Nov 8, 2023 6:12 AM in response to myprofile

Dictionaries developed for macOS are compiled with private Apple frameworks. These won't be on non-Mac platforms unless the provider of the dictionary content chooses to develop it differently for them. Most dictionaries are commercial and cost money, though there are some that are free, but may not be compatible with current versions of macOS dictionary application.

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