Synonyms of congenital

14 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for congenital is natural. Other synonyms of congenital are unlearned, connate and native. The opposite of congenital is acquired.

Synonyms and similar words for congenital

congeniteCongenital.
genetousCongenital.
connateInborn.
connaturalInborn; inherent; natural.
inborn
inbred
indigenous
ingeniteInnate, inborn.
innate
native
naturalExisting in the nature of a person or thing; innate, not acquired or learned.
to the manner bornFamiliar or adapted as if from birth with a specified custom, behavior, accouterment, etc.; naturally suited to it.
unlearnedOf a behavior: not learned; innate.
unlearnt

What is another word for congenital?: Congenital has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as natural, unlearned, connate and native.
What is the opposite of congenital?: The opposite of congenital is acquired.
What does congenital mean?: Congenital means of a trait or a disease, present since birth.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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