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Hardwired

To connect components by means of permanent electrical wires.

📖 Definitions of "Hardwired"

verb
  1. 1

    To connect components by means of permanent electrical wires.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

adjective
  1. 1

    Designed to perform a specific task.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Not changeable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hardwired"

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WordDefinition
designedCreated according to a design.
connectedHaving relationships; involved with others.
conceivedformed in the mind
plugged(of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
hard-wiredAlternative spelling of hardwired. [(electronics) Designed to perform a specific task.]
hard codedAlternative form of hardcoded. [(computing) Having values that are constants rather than variables.]
hardcoded(computing) Having values that are constants rather than variables.
application-specific(hardware, software) created or written for a specific application/usage
hard(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
clocked(electronics) Electronically running at a particular rate; governed by a repetitive time signal.
tool-friendly(computing) Designed for easy interoperation with software tools.
point-to-pointnounTravelling directly from a starting point to an ending point, or from one point to another in a series of points without passing through any intermediate points.
intelligentOf high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
genned in(slang) Fully acquainted with the details of something; up to speed; plugged in.
computeristicResembling or characteristic of a computer; mechanistic.
preloaded(computing) Of software, already installed on a personal computer at the time of purchase.
proceduralRelated to procedure.
hardware-accelerated(computing) Done using hardware acceleration.
teleprogrammedProgrammed remotely.
hot-pluggable(computing) That can be safely plugged in while the system is turned on and running.

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