congenital — present from birth; existing as a natural characteristic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: present from birth; existing as a natural characteristic
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdʒenɪtl/
Example Sentences
- My brother has a congenital inability to remember where he put his keys.
- The baby was born with a congenital hearing impairment.
- He claims to have a congenital allergy to doing homework.
congenital
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈdʒenɪtl/]
present from birth; existing as a natural characteristic
The doctor explains the baby's congenital heart condition to worried parents.
Con-genie-tall from birth — some traits are congenital!
Congenital conditions need mental strength, not just rental equipment!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'congenitus,' derived from 'con-' (together, with) and 'genitus' (born, from 'gignere' meaning to beget or produce). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe conditions present from birth.
Breakdown
con- (with, together) + genitus (born) = congenital (born with, present from birth)
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📝Examples
“My brother has a congenital inability to remember where he put his keys.”
“The baby was born with a congenital hearing impairment.”
“He claims to have a congenital allergy to doing homework.”
“Congenital diseases can often be detected during pregnancy.”
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