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/
Korean meaning: (컴퓨터나 회로에) 고정적으로 내장된, 하드웨어로 구현된
Korean pronunciation: **하드**와이어드
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대 컴퓨터 시대와 함께 등장한 용어로, 'hard(단단한, 고정된)'와 'wire(전선으로 연결하다)'가 결합되어 '물리적으로 고정 연결된' 상태를 의미했다가, 현재는 '변경 불가능하게 내장된' 의미로 확장되었다.
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📝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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