English
hyperlink
Etymology

From hyper- + link, or a blend of hypertext and link.

Pronunciation
  • enPR: hīʹ-pə(r)-lĭngk' IPA: /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/
Noun

hyperlink (plural hyperlinks) (dated)

  1. Some text or a graphic in an electronic document that can be activated to display another document or trigger an action.
    Synonyms: link
    Hypernyms: link
    Hyponyms: backlink, crosslink
    Click the hyperlink to go to the next page.
  2. (by extension) The URL or other address that defines a hyperlink's target or function.
    Copy the hyperlink and paste it into an email.
Related terms Translations Translations Verb

hyperlink (hyperlinks, present participle hyperlinking; simple past and past participle hyperlinked)

  1. (of a hypertext document) To point to another document by a hyperlink.
  2. To add a hyperlink to a document.
  3. To use a hyperlink to jump to a document.
Translations Translations
  • French: lier, ajouter un lien (vers), hyperlier
  • Spanish: hipervincular


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