Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hardwired

Adjective

/ˈhɑrdˌwaɪərd/

Definition

Hardwired refers to something that is permanently fixed or established, often in a way that cannot be changed or reconfigured easily.

Examples

Many instincts are hardwired in animals, enabling them to respond to their environment without learning.
His hardwired habits made it difficult for him to adapt to the new system.
Most traditional security systems are hardwired into the building’s infrastructure.

Meaning

In a more technical sense, it describes functions or components that are built into hardware rather than being adjustable through software or programming.