hardwired — built into the basic structure of a computer or circuit and cannot be changed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: built into the basic structure of a computer or circuit and cannot be changed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrdwaɪərd/
Example Sentences
- My cat's hardwired hunting instinct kicked in when it saw the robot vacuum.
- The system's security protocols are hardwired to prevent unauthorized access.
- Teenagers seem hardwired to sleep until noon on weekends.
hardwired
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhɑːrdwaɪərd/]
built into the basic structure of a computer or circuit and cannot be changed
built into the basic structure of a computer or circuit and cannot be changed
When inspired minds code what's required, genius gets hardwired!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Emerging in the 1960s with the advent of computer technology, 'hardwired' combines 'hard' (fixed, solid) and 'wire' (to connect with electrical wires) to describe physical connections that are permanently fixed. The term has since evolved metaphorically to mean 'built-in and unable to be changed,' extending beyond computing to describe innate behaviors or ingrained patterns.
Breakdown
hard- (fixed, immutable) + wire (connect with electrical conductors) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix indicating a permanent state of being connected or configured).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's hardwired hunting instinct kicked in when it saw the robot vacuum.”
“The system's security protocols are hardwired to prevent unauthorized access.”
“Teenagers seem hardwired to sleep until noon on weekends.”
“The hardwired logic controller cannot be reprogrammed without replacing the entire unit.”
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