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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•gen•i•tal /kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/USA pronunciation adj. - Geneticspresent or existing at the time of birth: a congenital abnormality.
- having by nature the character stated:a congenital fool.
con•gen•i•tal•ly, adv. con•gen•i•tal•ness, n. [uncountable]See -gen-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•gen•i•tal (kən jen′i tl),USA pronunciation adj. - Medicineof or pertaining to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment, esp. the uterine environment.
- having by nature a specified character:a congenital fool.
- Latin congenit(us) connate (con- con- + geni-, variant stem of gignere to give birth + -tus past participle suffix) + -al1
- 1790–1800
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See innate.
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