congenitally
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəli/
adverb
- From birth; in a way that is present from birth, especially of a medical condition or trait.
- He was congenitally unable to see colors, a form of color blindness.
- The baby was congenitally deaf, but with a cochlear implant she can hear well.
- Some horses are congenitally prone to a condition called navicular disease.
- In a way that is deeply ingrained or natural to a person's character; innately.
- Some people are congenitally curious, always asking questions about everything.
- She is congenitally optimistic, always finding the bright side of any situation.
- He seems congenitally unable to tell a lie, even to spare someone's feelings.
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