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built-in

[ bilt-in ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

built so as to be an integral and permanent part of a larger construction:
The wall has a built-in bookcase.
existing as a natural or characteristic part of something; inherent:
a built-in contempt for daydreaming.

a built-in piece of furniture or appliance.
an additional feature or capability, as of a machine or a service:
a car with power steering, power brakes, and other built-ins.

built-in

made or incorporated as an integral part
a built-in cupboard
a built-in escape clause
essential; inherent

First recorded in 1895–1900

Luckily, Tor was prepared for this sort of assault, and has built-in defenses to protect against it.

Newer devices may have built-in passwords that are difficult to update.

If a sequel to Liquid Sky emerges out of the current work of Carlisle and Tsukerman, there will be a built-in audience.

The robot also has built-in voice recognition and a speaker that a human operator can use to challenge suspected intruders.

So the built-in challenge automatically is creating iconic sets and costumes on a really tight budget.

Lamb got out there, found the built-in fire escape, and got down to fourteen.

The house is rectangular in shape, constructed of brick and has two built-in chimneys.

McAllen turned to a built-in closet, and Barney drew back the window hangings.

The other could have passed for a video stereotype villain, complete to the built-in sneer.

Gray silken walls, smoked pearl furniture, a built-in English bed, with gray draperies.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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