Closely vs Hardwired - What's the difference?
closely | hardwired |
In a close manner.
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(obsolete) secretly; privately
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(electronics) Designed to perform a specific task.
(electronic communications) Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
(computing) Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example.)
Not changeable.
In humans and animals, genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.
As an adverb closely
is in a close manner.As an adjective hardwired is
(electronics) designed to perform a specific task.closely
English
Adverb
(en-adv)- Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.
- The borderline between East and West Berlin was very closely guarded.
- The chairs are too closely spaced.
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- That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe / Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe.