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Definition of prewired

prewired

/ˌpriːˈwaɪərd/
pre · wired
Past Simple:prewired
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Past Participle:prewired
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Present Participle:prewiring
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prewired Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Equipped or fitted with electrical wiring in advance of final assembly, installation, or use.

Example

"The new apartment came prewired for high-speed fiber-optic internet and home security systems."

2

Genetically or neurologically predisposed from birth to exhibit a particular behavior, trait, or capability.

Example

"Cognitive scientists study how human infants are prewired to recognize faces and acquire spoken language."

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• verb

1

To install electrical or telecommunications wiring in (a building, vehicle, or device) in advance; past tense and past participle of prewire.

Example

"The technicians prewired the control panels at the factory to speed up on-site installation."

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• Rhymes for prewired

• Nearby Words

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prewash
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prewired. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prewired
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