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Embedded vs Hardwired - What's the difference?

embedded | hardwired |

As adjectives the difference between embedded and hardwired

is that embedded is part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted while hardwired is (electronics) designed to perform a specific task.

As a verb embedded

is (embed).

embedded

English

(wikipedia embedded)

Verb

(head)
  • (embed)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
  • *
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  • Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.

    • hardwired

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hard wired, hard-wired

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (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.

    • See also

    * hard code