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📚 Add Definition Plugin for PowerToys Run (#39881)

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This PR introduces the **Definition** plugin—a new PowerToys Run
extension that allows you to quickly lookup word definitions, phonetics,
and synonyms without leaving your keyboard.

🔗 **Learn more**  
| Plugin | Author | Description |  
|:-------|:------:|:------------|  
| [Definition](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Definition) |
[ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Lookup word definitions,
phonetics, and synonyms without leaving your keyboard. |

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## ✨ Features

- **Instant Definitions**  
  Get definitions in real-time via dictionaryapi.dev.
- **Pronunciation Audio**  
  Play phonetic audio directly from your results.
- **Phonetics & Synonyms**  
  View phonetic spelling, synonyms, and antonyms.
- **Usage Examples**  
  See real-world examples of how words are used.
- **Delayed Execution**  
  Shows loading indicator before fetching results.
- **Caching**  
In-memory cache for repeat lookups (up to 100 entries) to improve
performance.
- **Theme Awareness**  
  Automatically switches icons for light/dark mode.
- **Context Menu**  
Copy definitions, play pronunciation, open source URL, or search for
related words via right-click or keyboard shortcuts.
- **Cancellable Requests**  
  Automatically cancels previous requests when typing new queries.
- **Wiktionary Integration**  
Open any word in Wiktionary for additional information and translations.

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Thank you for reviewing the **Definition** plugin! 📚  
I'm excited to help PowerToys Run users look up words faster than ever.
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| [QuickNotes](https://github.com/ruslanlap/CommunityPowerToysRunPlugin-QuickNotes) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Create, manage, and search notes directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [Weather](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Weather) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Get real-time weather information directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [Pomodoro](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Pomodoro) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Manage Pomodoro productivity sessions directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [Definition](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Definition) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Lookup word definitions, phonetics, and synonyms directly in PowerToys Run. |
## Extending software plugins