CONGENITALLY

Etymology

Adverb

congenitally (not comparable)

In a congenital manner; from birth.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*gen"i*tal*ly, dv.

Definition: In a congenital manner.

CONGENITAL

Con*gen"i*tal, a. Etym: [From Congenite.]

Definition: Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutinal; natural; as, a congenital deformity. See Connate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

12 February 2025

MEGACOLON

(noun) an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung’s disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate)


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