Congenitally

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛnɪtli/

Definitions of congenitally

adverb in a way that is present from birth or as a result of genetic factors

Example Sentences

A1 She was congenitally shy and found it difficult to speak in public.

A2 The baby was born congenitally deaf, but with the help of hearing aids, he can now hear.

B1 The doctor explained that the patient was congenitally predisposed to certain health conditions.

B2 Despite being congenitally blind, she excelled in her studies and became a successful lawyer.

C1 His congenitally low tolerance for pain made it challenging for doctors to manage his post-operative care.

C2 The artist's congenitally heightened sense of color allowed her to create stunning and vibrant paintings.

Examples of congenitally in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a congenitally inherited heart condition.

informal She has been congenitally deaf since birth.

slang He's just congenitally lazy, always looking for shortcuts.

figurative The artist seemed to be congenitally talented, creating masterpieces effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of congenitally

• past tense: congenitally
• plural: congenitallys
• comparative: more congenitally
• superlative: most congenitally
• present tense: congenitally
• future tense: will congenitally
• perfect tense: have congenitally
• continuous tense: is congenitally
• singular: congenitally
• positive degree: congenitally
• infinitive: to congenitally
• gerund: congenitallying
• participle: congenitallyed

Origin and Evolution of congenitally

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'congenitally' originated from the Latin word 'congenitus', which means 'born together'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe conditions present at birth, the word 'congenitally' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe inherent or innate qualities or characteristics.