# Architecture Dictionary

> Free comprehensive architecture dictionary: 28,000+ terms and 9,000+ images

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.farlex.dictionary.architecture](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.farlex.dictionary.architecture)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.farlex.dictionary.architecture`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 142,627
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (1,198 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-24
- **First published:** 2015-06-26
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farlex.dictionary.architecture)
- **Website:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm)

## Description

The Architecture Dictionary Chrome extension by Farlex offers free and instant access to over 28,000 architectural definitions and more than 9,000 images from trusted architectural dictionaries and encyclopedias. It includes detailed explanations on design elements, architectural movements, famous architects, and structures across eras and cultures.

Users benefit from advanced features such as native voice search, audio pronunciations in American and British English, customizable font sizes, unlimited bookmarks, and the ability to share definitions easily. This comprehensive and user-friendly tool is perfect for architects, students, engineers, designers, and enthusiasts seeking authoritative architecture knowledge without subscriptions or locked content.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.farlex.dictionary.architecture.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Architecture Dictionary app for its comprehensive content, offline access, helpful illustrations, and user-friendly design, making it valuable for students and professionals alike. However, common criticisms include the lack of a browse function or index, incomplete definitions, occasional poor image layout, some inaccurate entries, and occasional confusion about offline availability. Overall, it is recognized as a useful and educational tool but could benefit from improvements in navigation, completeness, and accuracy.

### Pros

- Comprehensive coverage with most expected architectural terms included.
- Offline functionality allowing usage without internet connectivity.
- Helpful for students and professionals in architecture to understand terms easily.
- Includes pictures/illustrations aiding visual learners.
- Clear, accurate definitions with a simple and easy-to-use interface.

### Cons

- Lack of browsing or index feature to explore terms without knowing them beforehand.
- Incomplete or abruptly ending definitions in some entries.
- Insufficient number and inconsistent placement of images affecting layout and readability.
- Some entries contain inaccurate or misleading information, especially concerning regional architecture.
- Limited offline access reported by some users, causing usability issues without internet.

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