Meaning of the word hypertext in English

What does hypertext mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hypertext

US /ˈhaɪ.pɚ.tekst/
UK /ˈhaɪ.pə.tekst/
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Noun

a software system that links topics on the screen to related information and graphics, which are typically accessed by a point-and-click mechanism

Example:
The document uses hypertext links to connect to other relevant pages.
The concept of hypertext was a precursor to the World Wide Web.