con·gen·i·tal (k n-j n  -tl)adj. 1. Of or relating to a condition that is present at birth, as a result of either heredity or environmental influences: a congenital heart defect; congenital syphilis. 2. Being or having an essential characteristic as if by nature; inherent or inveterate: "the congenital American optimism that denies conflicts and imagines all stories having happy endings" (Robert J. Samuelson). See Synonyms at innate. [From Latin congenitus : com-, com- + genitus, born, past participle of gignere, to bear; see gen - in Indo-European roots.]con·gen i·tal·ly adv. |
Translations
congenitally
adv (Med) deaf, blind, disabled → von Geburt an; obese → anlagebedingt; (fig) lazy, incapable, stupid, optimistic, dishonest → von Natur aus
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