built-in
Part of construction
Built-in describes something constructed as part of a larger structure rather than added separately: built-in bookshelves, built-in appliances.
The term extends to inherent features or qualities: The software has built-in security.
A built-in advantage or flaw comes with something from the start, not acquired later.
As a noun, a built-in is a piece of furniture or equipment permanently installed in a space.
Belonging by nature
- innateExisting since birth
- integralAntiderivative or crucial component
- fundamentalForming the base
- essentialFundamentally necessary
native · natural · structural · underlying · core · constituent · seamless · embedded
Recessed area in room
- nookSheltered corner or alcove
- closetBuilt-in storage chamber
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
- hearthFireplace floor area
mantel · bookshelf · cabinetry · window-seat · skylight · inglenook · wainscoting · panelling
Hardware's permanent programming
- microcontrollerIntegrated circuit with processor
- sensorInput-detecting device
- circuitryInterconnected electronic components
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
bios · processor · microchip · transistor · capacitor · resistor · logic · nanotechnology
intrinsic
Belonging by nature
- innateExisting since birth
- integralAntiderivative or crucial component
- fundamentalForming the base
essential · native · natural · structural · underlying · core · constituent · seamless · embedded · permanent
alcove
Recessed area in room
hearth · mantel · bookshelf · cabinetry · window-seat · skylight · inglenook · wainscoting · panelling · cornice
firmware
Hardware's permanent programming
- microcontrollerIntegrated circuit with processor
- sensorInput-detecting device
- circuitryInterconnected electronic components
motherboard · bios · processor · microchip · transistor · capacitor · resistor · logic · nanotechnology · chip
function
Purpose or duty
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- applicationFormal request document
- driverVehicle operator
utility · widget · module · plugin · default · browser · calendar · calculator · clock · maps
- furniture termsseating, tables, storage, beds, desks
- kitchen storagecanister, canisters, canister set, pantry, cupboard
- shelvingshelf, adjustable shelves, shelves, adjustable shelving, bookshelf
- installation typeswall mount, ceiling mount, freestanding, recessed, flush mount
- Refrigeratorsside-by-side, top freezer, bottom freezer, freestanding, single door
- bookcase termsshelf, shelves, adjustable shelves, freestanding, modular
built-inadd-on
Optional supplementary component
added · afterthought · attached · supplementary · extra
built-inoptional
Not mandatory
nonessential · superfluous · superficial · surface · expendable
build, building, built, builder, rebuild, rebuilt, builders, unbuilt, outbuilding