permalink
[ pur-muh-lingk ]
/ ˈpɜr məˌlɪŋk /
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noun Digital Technology.
a permanent URL that links to a specific web page, typically a single blog entry or news article.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Origin of permalink
First recorded in 1995–2000; perma(nent) + link1
Words nearby permalink
perma-, permaculture, permadeath, permafrost, permafrost table, permalink, Permalloy, permanence, permanency, permanent, permanent cartilage
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Example sentences from the Web for permalink
As we build our websites over time, site structure changes, and URL permalinks can change too.
PageRank sculpting: How to get more from your links|Manick Bhan|October 26, 2020|Search Engine Watch
British Dictionary definitions for permalink
permalink
/ (ˈpɜːməˌlɪŋk) /
noun
an internet hyperlink that is intended to be permanent
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