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View synonyms for congruous

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈcongruously, adverb
  • congruity, noun
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous1

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

Origin of congruous1

C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruent
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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