hardwired

adj — 6 senses

hardwired

adj

Etymology From hard + wired.

1

Business, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Designed to perform a specific task.

2

Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.

Electronic communications

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example).

4

Not changeable.

5

Of humans and animals Having made a belief or a pattern of behavior or a habit.

  • I'm hardwired to have a shower every morning.
6

Of humans and animals Describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior.

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