hardwiring

or hard-wir·ing

[ hahrd-wahyuhr-ing ]

noun

1. a fixed connection between electrical and electronic components and devices by means of wires (as distinguished from a wireless connection ).
2. Computers. a hard-wired connection between electronic components within a computer system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hardwiring¹

First recorded in 1975–80; hard + wiring

Example Sentences

Motion sensor lights on the side of the house are also a great idea to add, Ducsik suggests, and they don’t require hardwiring.

From Seattle Times

There's apparently little we can do to change the circadian hardwiring that makes our bodies digest, absorb, and store nutrients more efficiently in the morning and early afternoon than in the evening.

From Salon

In order to determine if a certain human trait is part of the brain’s hardwiring, scientists submit it to a set of criteria.

From Literature

Some artists who could protest don’t, because of cynical indifference and many decades of hardwiring.

From Washington Post

Plus, hardwiring has more benefits than just trickle-charging the battery.

From The Verge