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congenital

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Adj — Present from birth, especially referring to a medical condition.

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Etymology

From Latin congenitus ("born together with"), from con- + genitus, past participle of gignere ("to beget").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “congenital” mean?

The word “congenital” means present from birth, especially referring to a medical condition. In plain terms, describes a condition or trait someone is born with, rather than one they develop later.

How do you pronounce “congenital”?

“Congenital” is pronounced kuhn-JEH-nihtl (/kənˈdʒɛnɪt(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “congenital” in a sentence?

Here is “congenital” used in a sentence: “The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.”

What part of speech is “congenital”?

“Congenital” is an adjective.

Where does the word “congenital” come from?

The word “congenital” comes from Latin. From Latin congenitus ("born together with"), from con- + genitus, past participle of gignere ("to beget").

Is “congenital” a common word?

“Congenital” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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