prewired

wire

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyuh r]
- /waɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyuh r]
- /waɪər/

Definitions of prewired word

noun prewired a slender, stringlike piece or filament of relatively rigid or flexible metal, usually circular in section, manufactured in a great variety of diameters and metals depending on its application. 1
noun prewired such pieces as a material. 1
noun prewired a length of such material, consisting either of a single filament or of several filaments woven or twisted together and usually insulated with a dielectric material, used as a conductor of electricity. 1
noun prewired a cross wire or a cross hair. 1
noun prewired a barbed-wire fence. 1
noun prewired a long wire or cable used in cable, telegraph, or telephone systems. 1

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Origin of prewired

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English wir(e) (noun), Old English wīr; cognate with Low German wīr, Old Norse vīra- wire, Old High German wiara fine goldwork

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Parts of speech for Prewired

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prewired popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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