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congenital character

congenital character A congenital character is a trait or property an organism has from the start, as part of its original endowment.

A congenital character is a trait or property an organism has from the start, as part of its original endowment. In this historical usage, it is contrasted with acquired characters, though the source notes that in actual development most traits reflect both innate qualities and environmental influence.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Acquired and Congenital Characters” (Acquired and Congenital Characters).
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