congruous

English

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], from Latin congruus, from congruō (“I coincide with; I agree”).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.əs/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

congruous (comparative more congruous, superlative most congruous)

  1. Corresponding in character.
    Synonyms: congruent, consistent, in line; see also Thesaurus:conformant
    Antonym: incongruous
  2. Harmonious.

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