congenitally

Definition of congenitallynext
as in inherently
by natural character or ability she appeared to be congenitally incapable of telling the truth

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Recent Examples of congenitally For instance, the visual cortices of congenitally blind people who had their sight restored are thicker and have a lower surface area than those of sighted people. Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026 The best candidates are those whose philtrums are congenitally long or have lengthened with age. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 For years, despite a lifetime of surgeries for congenitally dislocated hips, as well as joint replacements and cancer treatment, Glenna Mills, an artist in Oakland, California, told herself that she was not disabled. Paula Span, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025 Older, dominant, or cognitively impaired dogs may struggle more, while younger or congenitally blind dogs often adapt faster. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congenitally
Adverb
  • Military service, even in peacetime, is inherently hazardous.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • Being an expert, by contrast, has an inherently partisan aspect.
    Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • Perseus matters less as a viewing target than as a reminder that meteor showers are fundamentally about perspective.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The extent of the damage was debated, but the balance of power remained fundamentally unchanged.
    Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

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“Congenitally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenitally. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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