hardwired

To say that something is hardwired is to say that it is something that is built into someone's DNA. Some things are hardwired into our brains, and we can't control them.

  • Some people are hardwired to be criminals.

  • Animals are hardwired to be afraid of snakes.

Definition of hardwired

verb

To connect components by means of permanent electrical wires.

verb

To implement a feature in hardware rather than in software so that it cannot easily be changed.

verb

(by extension) To make a pattern of behaviour automatic.

adjective

Designed to perform a specific task.

adjective

(electronic communications) Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.

adjective

Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example.)

adjective

Not changeable.

adjective

In humans and animals, describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.

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