Bewired

/bɪˈwaɪərd/ adjective

Definition

Fitted with or surrounded by wire; having wire installed or attached.

Etymology

From 'be-' + 'wired' (equipped with wire). This is a modern formation using the traditional 'be-' prefix pattern applied to 'wired,' which itself comes from 'wire' + '-ed.' It describes something that has been furnished with wire.

Kelly Says

Unlike most historical 'be-' words, 'bewired' is actually a modern usage that emerged in the age of electricity and telecommunications when we needed ways to describe objects connected to electrical wiring. It shows the 'be-' prefix is still alive, just rarely used for creating new words.

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