Link
/lɪŋk/noun
A relationship or connection between two or more things.
Did you know?In ancient times, links were often seen as chains of fate, binding individuals to their destinies through mystical connections.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leŋk-
“to bend or curve, suggesting a connection or joining.”
Old English
OE
hlinc
“a ridge or hill, implying a connection between landforms.”
Middle English
ME
linke
“a chain or tie, often used in a context of binding or connecting.”
14th Century
Middle English
linke
“to join together, especially in a physical manner.”
Modern English
English
link
“a connection or relationship, used in various contexts including digital and social.”