congenitally

adverb

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
  1. inherently
  2. fundamentally
Adverb
  • Summary Executive leadership is inherently high-pressure, with crises initially sharpening focus and vigilance.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Minimizing direct confrontation with Hilton may play to Becerra’s inherently cautious nature.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of inherently
Adverb
  • If China wants to increase its self-sufficiency, the source believes, the country needs to fundamentally update its decades-old regulatory regime.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In the tumultuous, post-COVID global landscape, there’s something fundamentally frivolous about getting wrapped up in your own personal dramas.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fundamentally

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“Congenitally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenitally. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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