congenital

[kənˈdʒenɪtl]

congenital Definition

• 1. (especially of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth
• 2. having a particular trait or disposition from birth

Using congenital: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congenital" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.

• Example

  He has a congenital talent for music.

• Example

  The disease is caused by a congenital abnormality in the brain.

• Example

  She has a congenital disability that affects her mobility.

congenital Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for congenital

• inborn
• innate
• hereditary
• inherent
• natural

Antonyms for congenital

• acquired
• learned

Phrases with congenital

• congenital disorder

  a medical condition that is present at birth and may be inherited or caused by environmental factors

  Example

  The baby was diagnosed with a congenital disorder that affects his vision.

• congenital defect

  an abnormality or malformation present at birth

  Example

  The doctors discovered a congenital defect in the baby's spine during the ultrasound.

• congenital disease

  a disease or disorder that is present at birth and may be inherited or caused by environmental factors

  Example

  The child was born with a congenital disease that affects his immune system.

Origins of congenital

from Latin 'congenitus', meaning 'born together'

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Summary: congenital in Brief

'Congenital' [kənˈdʒenɪtl] refers to a disease or physical abnormality that is present from birth, or having a particular trait or disposition from birth. It can refer to medical conditions like 'congenital disorder,' 'congenital defect,' or 'congenital disease.' 'Congenital' is often used in formal contexts, as in 'He has a congenital talent for music.'