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 ● Jun. 17, 2024
Today, it takes great events to make otherwise congenitally little men great; and that just isn't happening.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2023
The genes associated with congenitally missing teeth could be lurking in anyone’s genome, even if they do have all their adult teeth.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2022
To him, the aim-training business and the competitive gaming business are congenitally entwined, and every sponsorship deal he inks is helping seed a more prosperous future for esports.
From The Verge ● Jun. 29, 2022
I must not think too much of this, or I may be tempted; a good cause might turn the scale with me, for may not I too be of an exceptional brain, congenitally?
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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