congenital
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtl/
adjective
- Present from birth, especially of a disease, condition, or physical characteristic.
- Congenital blindness means the person has never been able to see.
- The baby was born with a congenital heart defect that required surgery.
- Doctors screened the newborn for several congenital disorders.
- Being such by nature; deeply ingrained or inherent.
- Her congenital curiosity drove her to explore every new idea.
- That cat has a congenital laziness; it sleeps all day.
- He has a congenital optimism that never fades, even in hard times.
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