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Congenital

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

IPA: /kənˈdʒɛnɪt(ə)l/ (British), /kənˈdʒen.ɪ.t̬əl/ (American)

Definitions

  • Present from birth, often referring to medical conditions or traits.
  • Deeply ingrained or inherent in a person's nature.

Usage Examples

  • He was born with a congenital heart defect.
  • Her congenital ability to lead made her a natural manager.
  • The congenital conditions of the region influenced its culture.

Etymology

Derived from Latin congenitus ("born together, innate"), formed from con- ("together") + genitus ("born"). The term became common in medical and psychological contexts in the 18th century.

Synonyms

  • Innate
  • Inborn
  • Hereditary
  • Inherent
  • Intrinsic

Antonyms

  • Acquired
  • Developed
  • Incidental
  • Learned

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
French Congénital /kɔ̃.ʒe.ni.tal/
Spanish Congénito /konˈxenito/
German Angeboren /ˈanɡəˌboːʁən/
Italian Congenito /konˈdʒɛːnito/
Russian Врожденный (Vrozhdyonnyy) /vrɐʐˈdʲɵn.nɨj/
Chinese (Mandarin) 先天的 (Xiāntiān de) /ɕjɛ̃˥˩.tʰjɛn˥.tɤ/
Japanese 先天的 (Sententeki) /sen.ten.te.ki/
Hindi जन्मजात (Janmajāt) /dʒən.mə.dʒɑːt/
Tamil இனிப்பிலிருந்தே (Inippilirunthē) /i.nip.pi.li.rʊn.de/
Portuguese Congênito /kõ.ʒe.ni.tu/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kənˈdʒɛnɪt(ə)l/
  • American English: /kənˈdʒen.ɪ.t̬əl/
  • French: /kɔ̃.ʒe.ni.tal/
  • Spanish: /konˈxenito/

Historical Usage

The term "congenital" has been used in medical literature since the early 18th century to describe conditions or traits present at birth. It later extended to psychology and character assessments.

Cultural Nuances

In medical contexts, "congenital" refers to conditions that exist from birth, whether inherited or due to environmental factors. In everyday language, it may describe deep-seated characteristics of people or societies.

More Information

Congenital conditions vary widely, from genetic disorders to traits shaped by prenatal factors. In social psychology, congenital traits are often contrasted with learned behaviors. The term is also used metaphorically to describe deeply ingrained habits or tendencies.

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