Congenitally Meaning in English
word · lemma: congenital
kənˈdʒɛnətəɫ
kuhn-JEN-uh-tl-ee
kəndʒˈɛnɪtəli
kuhn-JEN-ih-tuh-lee
Definition
In a way that exists from birth, usually referring to medical conditions or characteristics that someone is born with.
Usage & Nuances
'Congenitally' is formal and almost always used in medical or scientific contexts. Commonly paired with conditions or traits (e.g. 'congenitally blind'). Not used for learned behaviors.
Spanish: de forma congénita - congénitamentePortuguese (BR): congenitamente - de forma congênitaPortuguese (PT): congenitamente - de forma congénitaChinese (Simplified): 先天性地Chinese (Traditional): 先天性地Hindi: जन्मजात रूप सेArabic: خلقيًاBengali: জন্মগতভাবে - সহজাতভাবেRussian: врождённоJapanese: 先天的にVietnamese: bẩm sinhKorean: 선천적으로Turkish: doğuştanUrdu: پیدائشی طور پرIndonesian: secara bawaan - sejak lahir
Example Sentences
He was congenitally deaf.
basic
Some dogs are congenitally blind and need special care.
basic
She is congenitally missing one kidney.
basic
The condition occurs congenitally, so treatment starts early.
natural
He’s congenitally optimistic, no matter what happens.
natural
Some heart defects are found congenitally and diagnosed at birth.
natural