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Definition of permalink

permalink

/ˈpɜːr.məˌlɪŋk/
per · ma · link
Plural:permalinks
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Past Simple:permalinked
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Past Participle:permalinked
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Present Participle:permalinking
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permalink Lexical Profile

permalink Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A permanent static hyperlink or URL directed to a specific web page, blog post, or forum entry, designed to remain unchanged even after the content moves off the site's main index.

Example

"Please copy the permalink at the bottom of the article so you can cite the exact page in your bibliography."

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• verb

1

To link to or reference a specific web page or online post using a permanent, static URL.

Example

"She permalinked the archived discussion thread in her research notes for future verification."

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• Nearby Words

perm
permaculture
permafrost
permalink
permanence
permanency
permanent

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 2000s as a portmanteau of 'permanent' and 'link' during the rise of blogging platforms to ensure stable archiving of individual web posts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Permalink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/permalink
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