Congenital refers to something present at birth but not necessarily inherited from the parents. Babies with heart disorders developed in utero can live long and productive lives, in spite of their congenital birth defect.
Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutinal; natural;
Adjective S.
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
a.
Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one
from birth; born with one; connate; constitutional; natural; as, a
congenital deformity. See Connate.
Congenital
Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutinal; natural;
Usage Examples
And the funny thing is, I've always been an optimist - it's practically a congenital disorder with me.
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Other Usage ExamplesFrance is not poetic she even feels, in fact, a congenital horror of poetry. Among the writers who use verse, those whom she will always prefer are the most prosaic.
A lot of people over time have had this kind of pattern in their relationship with Bill Clinton. You first meet him and you're overwhelmed by his talent. He's so energetic and articulate and full of ideas and he calls himself a congenital optimist and that optimism is contagious.