Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-wired
Adjective
/hɑrdˈwaɪərd/
Definition
Ingrained or firmly established in a way that cannot be easily changed or altered.
Examples
- The instinct to flee from danger is often hard-wired in many animals.
- Some behaviors are hard-wired in humans, such as basic survival instincts.
- This software is hard-wired to prioritize security over user convenience.
Meaning
The term ‘hard-wired’ refers to certain traits, characteristics, or functions that are built-in or innate, making them inherent and not subject to change through external influence or experience.
Synonyms
- Ingrained
- Innate
- Instinctive
- Native
- Intrinsic
