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congruous
[ kong-groo-uhs ]
adjective
- exhibiting harmony of parts.
- appropriate or fitting.
congruous
/ kənˈɡruːɪtɪ; ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs /
adjective
- corresponding or agreeing
- suitable; appropriate
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Derived Forms
- congruity, noun
- ˈcongruously, adverb
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Other Words From
- congru·ous·ly adverb
- congru·ous·ness noun
- non·congru·ous adjective
- non·congru·ous·ly adverb
- non·congru·ous·ness noun
- un·congru·ous adjective
- un·congru·ous·ly adverb
- un·congru·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of congruous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of congruous1
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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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