Congenital (k&obreve_;nj&ebreve_;n&ibreve_;t&aitalic_;l), a. [From Congenite.] Existing at, or dating from, birth; pertaining to one from birth; born with one; connate; constitutional; natural; as, a congenital deformity; a congenital liar. See Connate and native.
Syn. -- connate; native; inborn; inherited; hereditary. [1913 Webster +PJC]