# Synapse.dictionary

> Look up word definitions, pronunciations, parts of speech, and usage examples from the Free Dictionary API.

- Skill: `upayanghosh/synapse-dictionary` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add upayanghosh/synapse-dictionary`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/upayanghosh/synapse-dictionary/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Tags: Definitions, Dictionary, Examples, Free Dictionary Api, Parts Of Speech, Pronunciation
- Author: UpayanGhosh (https://skillmd.com/u/upayanghosh)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/upayanghosh/synapse-dictionary

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# Dictionary Skill

You have been given dictionary data for a word. Present the definition clearly and helpfully.

## When invoked

The user wants to know the meaning of a word. The `context_block` contains the definition,
pronunciation, part of speech, and example usage from the Free Dictionary API.

## How to respond

1. **State the word and pronunciation** — show the phonetic transcription if available.
2. **List definitions by part of speech** — group nouns, verbs, adjectives separately.
3. **Include example sentences** — use the examples from the data, or construct a natural one.
4. **Keep it readable** — use formatting (bold for the word, italics for examples) to aid clarity.
5. **If the word is not found** (context_block shows an error), politely say so and suggest
   checking the spelling or trying a synonym.

## Format example

**serendipity** /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

*noun*
1. The occurrence of pleasant things by chance.
   *"A fortunate serendipity brought them together."*

## Notes

- Definitions come from the Free Dictionary API (dictionaryapi.dev) — English only.
- For slang, brand names, or very new words not in the dictionary, acknowledge the limitation.
- Do not add personal opinions about word usage.