congenital
|con/gen/i/tal|
C1
/kənˈdʒɛnɪtəl/
present from birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'congenital' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'congenitus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'genitus' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'congenitus' transformed into the Late Latin word 'congenitalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'congenital.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born together with,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'present from birth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
present from birth (especially of a disease or physical abnormality).
The child was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35