congenital
Translation
congenital, inborn
Examples
The child has a congenital heart defect.
The child has a congenital heart defect.
He is a congenital liar.
He is a congenital liar.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) congenital ((noun)) a congenital (disease/condition/etc.) a congenital disease
Similar Words
Synonyms: inborn, innate, inherent; Antonyms: acquired
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with, together) + 'genitus' (born). Literally 'born with'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the 'gen' part, as in 'gene' or 'genesis' (birth). 'Con-' means 'with', so it means 'with the genes' or 'from birth'. Don't confuse with 'congenial'.