'internet-exclusive' originates from the combination of 'internet' and 'exclusive', where 'internet' refers to the global network of computers and 'exclusive' means limited to a particular group or area.

The term 'internet-exclusive' evolved as the internet became a primary platform for content distribution, distinguishing content available only online from that available through traditional media.

Initially, 'exclusive' meant 'restricted to a particular group', but in the context of 'internet-exclusive', it evolved to mean 'available only online'.