congenitally
Americanadverb
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since birth.
The study compares auditory reaction times between congenitally blind subjects and sighted control subjects.
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by nature.
The main character in the movie is a strikingly handsome and congenitally cheerful man.
Etymology
Origin of congenitally
Example Sentences
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Sawusch died as a result of two heart conditions, the pathologist concluded: dilated cardiomyopathy and a congenitally narrow coronary artery.
From Los Angeles Times
Another compelling counterexample to the reorganisation argument is seen in a study of congenitally deaf cats, whose auditory cortex -- the area of the brain that processes sound -- appears to be repurposed to process vision.
From Science Daily
Only the congenitally suspicious among us will automatically assume that it’s a logging-industry site scamming us while ravaging the landscape.
From Seattle Times
Today, it takes great events to make otherwise congenitally little men great; and that just isn't happening.
From Salon
Adams, however, despite all his vows of Ciceronian serenity, was congenitally incapable of staying in character.
From Literature
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