hard-wired 1. (electronics) An aspect of an electronic circuit which is determined by the wiring of the hardware, as opposed to being programmable in software or controlled by a switch.
2. (software, jargon) In software, a synonym for hard-coded. 3. By extension, anything that is not modifiable, especially in the sense of customisable to one's particular needs or tastes. [Jargon File] Last updated: 1999-10-18
