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Add useful word history to a comment lookup

For terms where it helps, get a definition and a concise note about the word's origin in context.

Trigger

Comment Received Trigger

Triggered when a comment is received.

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

Some specialized words are easier to remember once you understand their meaning and where they came from.

  • Use definition and origin data when it genuinely helps explain a term.
  • Make terminology easier to remember for future discussions.
  • Keep the explanation connected to the comment that introduced it.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Linear and Dictionary api to Notis once through the portal.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally to clarify unfamiliar comment terms and include origin when useful.
  • 3Write one plain-language instruction asking for a definition plus a brief, relevant origin note when available.
  • 4Choose Comment Received as the trigger and select a run-report channel.
  • 5Test with one real comment containing a word whose history you want to explore.

Questions about this workflow

Is word origin available for every word?

Dictionary api may return origin data when available. Ask Notis to leave it out when the response does not include useful origin information.

Will every comment receive a long history?

Keep the prompt focused on unfamiliar terms and request only a brief origin note when it helps.

When this happens · Trigger

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Supported Triggers and Actions

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

Linear 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

Comment Received Trigger

Triggered when a comment is received.

TriggerInstant

Issue Created Trigger

Triggered when a new issue is created.

TriggerInstant

Issue Updated Trigger

Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.

TriggerInstant

Private Team Comment Created

Fires when a new comment is posted on an issue in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).

TriggerPolling

Private Team Issue Created

Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).

TriggerPolling

Private Team Issue Properties Updated

Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).

TriggerPolling

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

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

When this happens · Trigger

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