CONGENITALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

congenitally

adverb

Definition of congenitally

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

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In an electric bike, where the top tube must house a 230Wh battery pack, these wider, inherently stiff aluminum tubes actually provide superior rigidity over narrow-titanium piping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
However, proper implementation is key, as stablecoin rails aren't inherently cheaper.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherently

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That could make life harder for the NCAA in court given that the organization has long argued for deferential treatment on the basis that college sports is a fundamentally different product than pro sports.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
This becomes particularly problematic in the context of generative AI, where the interaction between people and information has fundamentally changed.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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