Chain links vs. Ted Nelson's hypertext.
Which meaning of Link is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Link (chain) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Hyperlink arrived in 1965. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Link (chain)Hyperlink
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Duplicate's share of attention
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The case for each meaning
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Original · ancient / pre-modern
Link (chain)
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Duplicate · c. 1965
Hyperlink
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