hypertext
1 synonym for hypertext, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Digital text containing embedded links that let a reader move between related pieces of information.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
non-linear text
How to use hypertext
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a hypertext link
browse hypertext
a hypertext document
hypertext system
Hypertext is a technical term from computing, most at home in writing about the web or software.
Etymology
Hypertext was formed from the prefix hyper- joined to text. It was coined in 1965 by the American information technologist, philosopher and sociologist Ted Nelson.
Full origin of hypertext →Frequently asked questions
What does hypertext mean?
Hypertext is text that contains links, letting a reader move between connected pieces of information instead of reading in a single straight line.
Who invented the word hypertext?
The term was coined in 1965 by Ted Nelson, an American information technologist, philosopher and sociologist.
Is hypertext the same as a hyperlink?
No. A hyperlink is the clickable connection itself, while hypertext is the linked text or document that hyperlinks are found in.
