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hyperlink

 

[ ˈhaɪpəˌlɪŋk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

internet link

A hyperlink is a reference in a digital document that allows users to navigate to another part of the same document or to a different document altogether. It is typically embedded in text, images, or other elements and is activated by clicking on it. Hyperlinks are fundamental to the web, enabling the interconnectedness of information. They can link to web pages, files, email addresses, or other online resources.

Synonyms

URL, link, web link

Examples of usage

  • Click on the hyperlink to read more.
  • She added a hyperlink to the article.
  • You can find the hyperlink in the footer.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyperlink" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hiperlink

🇮🇳 हाइपरलिंक

🇩🇪 Hyperlink

🇮🇩 tautan hiper

🇺🇦 гіперпосилання

🇵🇱 hiperłącze

🇯🇵 ハイパーリンク

🇫🇷 hyperlien

🇪🇸 hipervínculo

🇹🇷 hiperlink

🇰🇷 하이퍼링크

🇸🇦 رابط هايبر

🇨🇿 hyperlink

🇸🇰 hyperlink

🇨🇳 超链接

🇸🇮 hiperlink

🇮🇸 hýpervísir

🇰🇿 гиперсілтеме

🇬🇪 ჰიპერლინკი

🇦🇿 hiperlink

🇲🇽 hipervínculo

Etymology

The term 'hyperlink' was coined by computer pioneer Ted Nelson in the 1960s as part of his vision for the future of computing and information sharing. The word 'hyper' derives from the Greek word 'hyper', meaning 'over' or 'beyond', indicating that hyperlinks go beyond conventional text formatting by establishing connections between documents and information. As the internet developed in the 1990s, hyperlinks became a crucial component of the World Wide Web, allowing users to seamlessly navigate between web pages. The concept of the hyperlink revolutionized how information is consumed and organized, giving rise to a web of interlinked information that has transformed communication and research.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,660, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.