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adjective |
| definition 1: |
existing from birth, but usu. not hereditary.
The child has a congenital heart defect.- similar words:
- inborn, temperamental
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| definition 2: |
in and of one's nature.
a congenital liar- synonyms:
- ingrained
- similar words:
- confirmed, inbred, inveterate, native, temperamental
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| related words: |
born, inherent, innate, instinctive, intrinsic, natural |
| derivations: |
congenitally (adv.), congenitalness (n.) |
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