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congenitally

con·gen·i·tal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-jen-i-tl]
    • /kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl/
    • /kən.ˈdʒe.nɪt.l̩i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-jen-i-tl]
    • /kənˈdʒɛn ɪ tl/

Definitions of congenitally word

  • adjective congenitally of or relating to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment, especially the uterine environment. 1
  • adjective congenitally having by nature a specified character: a congenital fool. 1
  • noun congenitally In a congenital manner; from birth. 1
See all 3 definitions of congenitally

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Origin of congenitally

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Latin congenit(us) connate (con- con- + geni-, variant stem of gignere to give birth + -tus past participle suffix) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Congenitally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Congenitally

congenitally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for congenitally

adv congenitally

  • naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
  • genetically — Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
  • intrinsically — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
  • constitutionally — in composition or physique
  • immanently — remaining within; indwelling; inherent.

adverb congenitally

  • innately — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
All 8 Synonyms of congenitally

Top questions with congenitally

  • what does congenitally mean?

Related words

  • adnate

    growing closely attached to an adjacent part or organ

  • cleft lip

    a congenital split in the upper lip, often associated with a cleft palate

  • clubfoot

    If someone has a clubfoot, they are born with a badly twisted foot.

  • connate

    existing in a person or thing from birth; congenital or innate

  • mooncalf

    a congenitally grossly deformed and mentally defective person.

  • siamese twins

    (not in technical use) conjoined twin.
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