Congenital Definition

kən-jĕnĭ-tl
adjective
Existing as such at birth.
A congenital disease.
Webster's New World
Existing as if inborn; inherent.
A congenital cheerfulness.
Webster's New World

(of a trait) Present since birth.

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Origin of Congenital

  • From Latin congenitus com- com- genitus born past participle of gignere to bear genə- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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