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congruous

American  
[kong-groo-uhs] / ˈkɒŋ gru əs /

adjective

  1. exhibiting harmony of parts.

  2. appropriate or fitting.

congruous British  
/ ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs, kənˈɡruːɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. corresponding or agreeing

  2. suitable; appropriate

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Etymology

Origin of congruous

1590–1600; from Latin congruus, equivalent to con- con- + gru- ( see congruent) + -us -ous

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Congruous with such a mood is the manner in which, while Mr. Hardy opposes himself to Christianity, he cannot forget it.

From Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions by Powys, John Cowper

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