congruity

[ kuh n-groo-i-tee, kon-, kuh ng-, kong- ]

/ kənˈgru ɪ ti, kɒn-, kəŋ-, kɒŋ- /

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noun, plural con·gru·i·ties.

the state or quality of being congruous; harmony; appropriateness: a congruity of ideas.

the state or quality of being geometrically congruent.

a point of agreement.

Scholasticism. merit bestowed as a divine gift rather than earned.

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Compare condignity.

Origin of congruity

1350–1400; Middle English congruite < Middle French < Late Latin congruitāt- (stem of congruitās), equivalent to Latin congru(us) congruous + -itāt- -ity

Related formsnon·con·gru·i·ty, noun, plural non·con·gru·i·ties.

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Grace of congruity is simply a variety of the old heresy of human merit.
Earl Hubert's Daughter|Emily Sarah Holt
The authenticity of the second Testament depends upon its congruity with the first.
Sybil|Benjamin Disraeli
But surely,” exclaimed Philippa, looking up in surprise, “there is grace of congruity?
The Well in the Desert|Emily Sarah Holt
There was, indeed, in all she said and did, that congruity that indicates a complete and harmonious organisation.
Coningsby|Benjamin Disraeli

All congruity and appropriateness in the comparison is lacking.
The Revelation Explained|F. Smith

Word Origin and History for congruity

congruity

late 14c., from Old French congruité "relevance, appropriateness," from Late Latin congruitatem (nominative congruens) "agreement," from congruus (see congruent).

congruity

noun, plural con·gru·i·ties.

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