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congruous

[kong-groo-uhs]

adjective

  1. exhibiting harmony of parts.

  2. appropriate or fitting.



congruous

/ ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs, kənˈɡruːɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. corresponding or agreeing

  2. suitable; appropriate

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Other Word Forms

  • congruously adverb
  • congruousness noun
  • noncongruous adjective
  • noncongruously adverb
  • noncongruousness noun
  • uncongruous adjective
  • uncongruously adverb
  • uncongruousness noun
  • ˈDzԲܴdzܲ adverb
  • congruity noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous1

1590–1600; from Latin congruus, equivalent to con- con- + gru- ( congruent ) + -us -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous1

C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruent
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Example Sentences

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And the Secret Congee experience is congruous with the Ginger & Scallion one beyond serving variations of one great dish.

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While not exactly congruous, the moment harks back to 2010 when Democrats took what President Barack Obama called a “shellacking” in the midterm election.

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“Hinton’s tweets on June 1 are not congruous with our club values, and as such, he will no longer be representing the organization in an ambassadorial capacity.”

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The wall featured a gate fashioned from recycled boards, all very vernacular and congruous.

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The okapi is a congruous African animal, but a dinosaur would be an anachronism.

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