congenital
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for congenital, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Present from birth, especially referring to a medical condition.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Latin congenitus ("born together with"), from con- + genitus, past participle of gignere ("to beget").
Full origin of congenital →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.
