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]

(1999-10-18)