ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hardwired

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(electronics) Designed to perform a specific task..

Definitions by Sense

(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.
(of humans and animals) Having made a belief or a pattern of behavior or a habit.
(of humans and animals) Describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior.
simple past and past participle of hardwire

Example Sentences

I'm hardwired to have a shower every morning.

Word Forms

more hardwired
most hardwired
hard wired
hard-wired

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When Should You Use Hardwired?

Use hardwired when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hardwired mean?

Hardwired means (electronics) Designed to perform a specific task..

What is a synonym for hardwired?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of hardwired?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use hardwired in a sentence?

I'm hardwired to have a shower every morning.

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hardwired

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(electronics) Designed to perform a specific task..

Definitions by Sense

(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.
(of humans and animals) Having made a belief or a pattern of behavior or a habit.
(of humans and animals) Describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior.
simple past and past participle of hardwire

Example Sentences

I'm hardwired to have a shower every morning.

Word Forms

more hardwired
most hardwired
hard wired
hard-wired

Related Words

When Should You Use Hardwired?

Use hardwired when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What does hardwired mean?

Hardwired means (electronics) Designed to perform a specific task..

What is a synonym for hardwired?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of hardwired?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use hardwired in a sentence?

I'm hardwired to have a shower every morning.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.