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Define new Discord words automatically

Post a word in Discord and get reliable lexical details without leaving the conversation.

Trigger

New Discord Message Trigger

Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.

Action

Get Word Definition V2

Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.

Why this helps

Word questions interrupt focus and often get forgotten before anyone looks them up.

  • Reduce context switching
  • Capture word questions immediately
  • Return definitions with phonetics and origins

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Discord and Dictionary API in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation named Define a Discord word.
  • 3Tell Notis to extract the requested word from each new message and return its definition, phonetics, origin and meanings.
  • 4Pick New Discord Message Trigger and choose a report channel.
  • 5Test it with one real message containing a word.

Questions about this workflow

What should a Discord message contain?

Include the word you want defined, such as define ephemeral.

Can the result include pronunciation details?

Yes. The Dictionary API action returns phonetics when available.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Discord triggers

Dictionary api actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Get Word Definition V2

Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

New Discord Message Trigger

Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.

TriggerPolling

New Member Joined

Triggered when a new member joins a Discord server (guild) you manage.

TriggerPolling

Message Reaction Added

Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.

TriggerPolling

New Thread Created

Triggered when a new thread is created in a Discord channel within a monitored server.

TriggerPolling

Message Edited

Triggered when an existing message in a monitored Discord channel is edited.

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Discord and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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