Entity: HYPERLINKAGE
HYPERLINKAGE refers to the digital reference providing direct access to data by a user's clicking or tapping. It points to a whole document or a specific element within a document, often used in hypertext and hypermedia.
HYPERLINKAGE
Etymology
The term 'HYPERLINKAGE' combines 'hyper' meaning excessive or beyond and 'linkage' referring to a connection or relationship.
Definition
In computing, HYPERLINKAGE is a digital reference providing direct access to data by a user's clicking or tapping. It points to a whole document or to a specific element within a document, commonly used in hypertext and hypermedia.
Historical Context
The concept of hyperlinkage emerged with the development of hypertext systems in the 1960s and has since become a fundamental aspect of navigating digital information.
Cultural Significance
HYPERLINKAGE has revolutionized the way information is accessed and interconnected on the internet, enabling seamless navigation between various documents and websites.
Related Concepts
- Hypertext
- Hypermedia
- Digital navigation
See Also
A digital reference providing direct access from one distinctively marked place in a hypertext or hypermedia document to another in the same or a different document.