congenital
adjectiveHow many syllables in congenital?
There are 4 syllables in the word congenital.How to pronounce congenital:
Definition of congenital:
- congenital (adjective):
- existing at or dating from birth
- (of an abnormal condition) existing at birth but not inherited
- present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development.
Synonyms for congenital:
born
chronic
constitutional
hard-wired
hereditary
inborn
inbred
inherent
inherited
innate
native
natural
noninheritable
proper
regular
Antonyms for congenital:
acquired
contracted
nonhereditary
nonnatural
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