Hardwired

usgb/ˌhɑːrdˈwaɪərd/
adjective

Built to always do one particular action in a certain way, unable to change.

Fear of danger is hardwired into us through evolution.
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  • hardwired into
  • hardwired for
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Emotional Force

Suggests an innate or natural behavior that feels automatic.

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The mother's instinct to protect her child is hardwired.
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Not Learned

Indicates a trait or reaction not gained from experience or education.

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Birds are hardwired to migrate with the seasons.
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Permanence

Implies that the characteristic or function is permanent and cannot be altered.

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His drive to succeed seems hardwired and unchangeable.
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