Congenital definition
Existing as such at birth.
A congenital disease.
adjective
The definition of congenital is something present from birth.
A heart defect that exist when you are born is an example of something that would be described as a congenital heart defect.
adjective
Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences.
A congenital heart defect; congenital syphilis.
adjective
(usage problem) Being or having an essential characteristic as if by nature; inherent or inveterate.
adjective
Existing as if inborn; inherent.
A congenital cheerfulness.
adjective
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Relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences.
A congenital heart defect; congenital syphilis.
adjective
Existing at or before birth, as a defect or medical condition.
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