hardwired
The word “hardwired” has 2 syllables: hard-wired
It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrdˌwaɪərd/
What is synonym and antonym for hardwired?
In the thesaurus, “hardwired” has 36 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hardwired along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hardwired
- basic
- built-in
- characteristic
- congenital
- constitutional
- constitutive
- deep-rooted
- distinctive
- elemental
- engrained
- essential
- fundamental
- habitual
- hereditary
- immanent
- inborn
- inbred
- indigenous
- ingrain
- ingrained
- inherent
- inherited
- inmost
- innate
- inner
- integral
- interior
- internal
- intrinsic
- inveterate
- native
- natural
- normal
- peculiar
- regular
- typical
Antonyms for hardwired
- accidental
- acquired
- adscititious
- adventitious
- alien
- coincidental
- exterior
- external
- extraneous
- extrinsic
- foreign
- incidental
- superficial
- surface
Meanings of hardwired
- verb
- To connect components by means of permanent electrical wires.
- To implement a feature in hardware rather than in software so that it cannot easily be changed.
- (by extension) To make a pattern of behaviour automatic.
- adjective
- Designed to perform a specific task.
- (electronic communications) Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
- Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example.).
- Not changeable.
- In humans and animals, describing genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.
Example Sentences
- Humans are often hardwired to respond quickly to danger.
- The software comes with hardwired security features that cannot be changed.
- Some habits are hardwired into our brain from a young age.
- The device is hardwired to the electrical system for constant power.
- Certain reflexes are hardwired and do not require conscious thought.
On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hardwired, such as: accidental, acquired, adscititious, adventitious, alien, basic, built-in.
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immanent
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