hardwired

English

adj
Definitions
  • (electronics) Designed to perform a specific task.
  • (electronic communications) Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
  • (computing) Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example.)
  • Not changeable.
  • In humans and animals, describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.

Etymology

Compound from English hard + English wired.

Origin

English

wired

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