hardwired en · ADJ
Etymology
From hard + wired.
Meanings
- Designed to perform a specific task.
- (qualifier:electronic communications) Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
- Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example).
- Not changeable.
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(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.
- (of humans and animals) Describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more hardwired | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| hard-wired | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hard wired | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most hardwired | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
es programado mentalmente (having made a belief or a pattern of behavior or a habit)