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hardwiredbuilt 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
💡 Concept

built into the basic structure of a computer or circuit and cannot be changed

When inspired minds code what's required, genius gets hardwired!
🎵 Rhyme

When inspired minds code what's required, genius gets hardwired!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhɑːrdwaɪərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɑːdwaɪəd/

🌳Etymology

Roothard + wire
Suffix--ed

🎵Rhyme

inspiredrequiredacquireddesired
inspired
required
acquired
desired

🔗Collocations

hardwired circuit
genetically hardwired
hardwired behavior
hardwired instinct
hardwired response
hardwired connection

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

Teenagers seem hardwired to sleep until noon on weekends.

The hardwired logic controller cannot be reprogrammed without replacing the entire unit.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

built-ininnateinherentfixedprogrammed

Antonyms

programmableflexiblechangeable

Related

firmwaresoftwareinstinctgeneticcircuitry

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