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

Other Word Forms

• congruously adverb
• congruousness noun
• noncongruous adjective
• noncongruously adverb
• noncongruousness noun
• uncongruous adjective
• uncongruously adverb
• uncongruousness noun
• congruity 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

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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