Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
markdown
noun
/ˈmɑːrkdaʊn/
Definition
A lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax.
Examples
- Using markdown, you can create lists, headers, and links very easily.
- Many developers prefer writing documentation in markdown because of its simplicity.
Meaning
Markdown is used to format plain text, making it easy to read and write, often for writing documentation and web content.
Synonyms
- text formatting
- markup language
