Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Congenital
adjective
/ kun-JEN-ih-tul /
Medium
Meaning
Present from birth, especially as a condition or characteristic that is inherent rather than acquired
Origin / Etymology
Latin congenitus — con (together with) + genitus (born)
Synonyms
Inborn
Innate
Hereditary
Antonyms
Acquired
Developed
Learned
Example Sentence
"The amended definition includes persons with congenital differences in primary or secondary sexual characteristics, chromosomal patterns, and hormonal response."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS2 social issues answers when discussing intersex rights, birth defects, or genetic conditions — a precise medical-legal term important for transgender rights discussions.
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