Definition

A connection that allows one file to automatically update when another file is changed.

Example

The website uses a hotlink to ensure that the images are always up to date.

Conversation

Have you ever used a hotlink in your projects?

Yeah, I find them really useful for keeping things updated.

I just learned about them, and they seem like a game changer.

Absolutely! They save a lot of time when working with multiple files.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hotlink → It is formed from "hot" (from Old English *hat*, meaning having a high temperature) and "link" (from Old English *hlinc*, meaning a connection or tie). The word "hotlink" refers to a direct link to a resource that is currently active or in use, often implying that it is being accessed in real-time.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'active' or 'currently in use' ('hot') and a 'connection' ('link') — that's why a hotlink refers to a direct connection to an active resource.

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