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

Derived Forms

• ˈcongruously, adverb
• congruity, noun

Other Words From

• congru·ous·ly adverb
• congru·ous·ness noun
• non·congru·ous adjective
• non·congru·ous·ly adverb
• non·congru·ous·ness noun
• un·congru·ous adjective
• un·congru·ous·ly adverb
• un·congru·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous¹

C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruent

Example Sentences

Further, the idea of hereditary high priesthood, or family sanctity at any rate, is thoroughly congruous to Oriental thought.

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It might have been expected that Lola would now quit California and return to more congruous surroundings.

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All around is the irrational, that which is not congruous with reason.

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Nothing less congruous with the writer's nature could be conceived.

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It was urged at the end of the third chapter that it is congruous to credit mineral species with an internal power or force.

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