# Intuitive Word-Finding Apps The Defind App Helps You Remember a Word by Typing in the Definition By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defind-app References: [abduzeedo](http://abduzeedo.com/interaction-design-motion-defind-word-finder-app) The Defind App will will search a word for you based on the definition you submit. This app aims to combat the annoying brain block that happens all too often. Typing in a simple definition such as "someone who is famous for bad reasons" will prompt the system to scan its database for definitions that include the submitted key words. If a word isn't found, the app will suggest related synonyms with accompanying definitions. Once a word is located, Defind can translate that word into different languages. This [backwards search engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-ai) offers users a more personalized and accessible method of communication, as it allows the user to work with the familiarity of their own lexicon. This app is perfect for [language lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-language) searching to [expand their vocabularies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordly) as well as busy-brained people who find themselves constantly tongue-tied. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Intuitive Word Finding Apps:** The rise of apps that use intuitive search to find words based on submitted definitions or related synonyms, offering personalized communication and vocabulary expansion opportunities. - **Backwards Search Engine:** The emergence of backwards search engines for quicker, more functional word searches using definitions or related synonyms as anchors. - **Language Learning Apps:** A surge in language learning apps that allow for customized learning using existing vocabulary and personalized definitions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Intuitive word finding apps and backwards search engines could disrupt language curriculums by offering more customized and efficient methods of vocabulary acquisition. - **Translation Services:** The translation industry could be disrupted by apps that allow for instant translation of personalized vocabulary using intuitive search engines. - **Language Interpretation Services:** Intuitive word finding apps could be used by language interpretation services to provide more accurate and efficient interpretation services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Language Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dictionary.md) - [Offline Dictionary Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offlinewords.md) - [AI Vocabulary Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocabulary-managers.md) - [Vocabulary Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/articulate-ai.md) - [Vocabulary Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashcubes.md) - [Vocabulary Challenge Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worderly.md) - [Minimalist Thesaurus Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-mode.md) - [Vocabulary Organizer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocabs.md) - [Word Search Phone Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-hunter.md)